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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Central Minnesota
| 720 | 54 | $24.09/hr | $18.76/hr | $19.88/hr | $23.84/hr | $26.05/hr | $30.24/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 5,250 | $23.02/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 150 | $31.88/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 1,770 | $26.97/hr |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- 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- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.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.