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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Southeast Minnesota
| 730 | 178 | $17.61/hr | $12.45/hr | $15.36/hr | $17.41/hr | $19.44/hr | $23.75/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 6,090 | $17.39/hr |
| Financial Activities | 10 | $28.24/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 70 | $21.38/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 1,790 | $20.51/hr |
| Public Administration | 150 | $21.91/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.
- 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- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.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.
- Clean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods.
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.