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What do Pharmacy Technicians do?
Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in keeping a pharmacy running smoothly. They have excellent communication skills and the best of the best genuinely understand what it means to offer service with a smile. Here’s what a typical day or week might look like:
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Accurately and efficiently preparing prescription orders
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Verifying prescription information and dosage
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Entering patient and order information into the pharmacy system
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Processing and submitting insurance claims
Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers
About Advanced Career Education and CareerStep
Advanced Career Education partners with CareerStep due to the quality of their training content and the wealth of support they provide learners, including how well-prepared learners are to take national certification exams in healthcare and technology, two of our country’s highest job demand sectors. With CareerStep’s 30+ years of experience, they have partnered with 170+ academic institutions, as well as well-known healthcare systems across the U.S.
Holiday Promotion
Enroll between 12/9 - 12/23 and receive 20% off your program price when you pay in full. Need a payment plan? You can get a payment plan for your training and receive a 10% discount.
Where do they work?
Pharmacy technicians work in a number of settings that range from standard pharmacies and drugstores to hospitals and grocery
a lot more flexibility when working on a * schedule that fits their individual lifestyle.
How much do they earn?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, pharmacy technicians with formal training or national certification are in particularly high demand and often earn more than those without these qualifications. Specific pay rates vary by region, employer, and work setting; however, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual salary of professionals in the field is $36,740.**
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Pharmacy Technician Fact Sheet
2 Certification
We’ll prepare you to take nationally recognized exams so you can explore greater opportunities in your area.
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam (PTCE)
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Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)
Learn Your Way
With online training, you can absorb more knowledge and learn more skills fast.
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Study on a schedule that fits your life.
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Progress at a pace that matches your learning style.
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Adjust the time and effort you devote to your coursework each day.
Receive Coaching and Guidance
When you train with CareerStep, we back you every step of the way—from enrollment through course completion.
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Learner support
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Technical support
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Clinical externship support
Open Enrollment. Have questions?
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide equal-opportunity training that eliminates barriers to student success and closes the equity gap in education. We are committed to giving all students a chance to succeed in their chosen field of study. We hold ourselves to higher standards and embrace ambitious goals to serve our students with an unwavering belief in the power of change. This is a space where students can grow and learn.