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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
170
Avg Houston Wage
$18

Career Overview

Pharmacy technicians fill medical presciption orders for patients and other other professionals. Pharmacists work in pharmacies in hospitals, groceries, and drug stores.

As a pharmacy technician, you are able to become certified within a year while gaining hands-on experience in the process. You can enter the career either through a short-term training, or by earning an Level 2 Certificate or an Associate's Degree.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There are 6 Training Programs available for this career path

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7 Locations

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Pharmacy Technician 1
Pharmacy Technician 2
Pharmacy Technician 3

Requirements

Background check
Certification / License
Drug test
Short-term training
Must pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$17 - $18/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$23 - $28/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Pharmacy Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Bridges to Career Opportunity - Pharmacy Technician
Wesley Community Center
Wesley Community Center
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Bridges to Career Opportunity - Pharmacy Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 170Wage: $18-$26/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Driver's License
Background Check
Pharmacy Tech
Uncharted Territory
Uncharted Territory
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Pharmacy Tech

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 170Wage: $18-$26/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeksHouston, TX
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Background Check
Pharmacy Technician
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education
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Pharmacy Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 170Wage: $18-$26/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Drug Test
Background Check
Pharmacy Technician
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
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Pharmacy Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 170Wage: $18-$26/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Drug Test
Background Check
Pharmacy Technician
Houston Community College Coleman Campus
Houston Community College Coleman Campus

Pharmacy Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 170Wage: $18-$26/hr
Duration: 6-18 months
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Pharmacy Technician 1
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
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Pharmacy Technician 1

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 170Wage: $18-$26/hr
Duration: 6-18 months
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Readiness Test
Background Check
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