Occupational Employment Statistics
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
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Northeast Minnesota
| 460 | 45 | $22.41/hr | $18.05/hr | $19.44/hr | $22.72/hr | $24.15/hr | $27.64/hr |
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Minnesota
| 7,110 | 412 | $23.63/hr | $18.42/hr | $19.59/hr | $23.68/hr | $25.13/hr | $29.24/hr |
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U S
| 487,920 | 3,415 | $21.85/hr | $17.12/hr | $18.00/hr | $21.20/hr | $23.69/hr | $28.99/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 4,880 | $23.06/hr |
| Financial Activities | 70 | $22.43/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 220 | $30.38/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 1,770 | $25.11/hr |
| Public Administration | 170 | $29.96/hr |
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
- Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Compute charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.