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.
Northwest Minnesota
| 690 | 49 | $20.37/hr | $15.48/hr | $17.95/hr | $19.54/hr | $23.28/hr | $24.40/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 4,980 | $19.17/hr |
Financial Activities | 190 | $22.19/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 40 | $19.28/hr |
Education and Health Services | 2,510 | $23.32/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- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.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.