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
| 1,030 | 99 | $20.74/hr | $15.60/hr | $18.62/hr | $20.30/hr | $23.57/hr | $25.33/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 4,890 | $19.68/hr |
| Financial Activities | 20 | $24.40/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 120 | $19.15/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 2,240 | $23.52/hr |
| Public Administration | N/A | $24.52/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- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.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.