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This path of study trains students, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. This includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology, principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, patient communication and education, safety procedures, record-keeping, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations.

Top Schools For Pharmacy Technician Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
United Education - Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA		Unknown 9,794 1,126 Certificate (1,126)
University of Phoenix - Online
Phoenix, AZ		$10,025 249,490 769 Associate (769)
American Career - LA
Los Angeles, CA		Unknown 1,768 298 Certificate (298)
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA		Unknown 1,800 291 Certificate (291)
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA		Unknown 1,723 235 Certificate (235)
New York Medical Training
Flushing, NY		Unknown Unknown 208 Certificate (208)
National College - Salem
Salem, VA		$11,101 5,999 204 Certificate (173), Associate (31)
ICDC College
Los Angeles, CA		Unknown 2,366 182 Certificate (182)
Sanford-Brown College - Houston
Houston, TX		$25,260 1,424 171 Certificate (171)
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL		$9,907 12,087 168 Certificate (168)
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Pharmacy Technician Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 16,908 87%
Associate 2,594 13%
Bachelor's 0 0%
Master's Not Available 0%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 4,297 22%
Female 15,442 78%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 1,816 9%
Black or African American 5,081 26%
Hispanic or Latino 4,879 25%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 214 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 5,716 29%
Other/Unknown 1,843 9%
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Pharmacy Technician Internships

Job Title:Pharmacy Specialist-Clinical
Description:*PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary position until September 30, 2013.Job Summary: This position will support LLUMC ’s strategic plan and the organization’s mission to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, while...>
Company:Loma Linda University
Location:Loma Linda, CA
Posted:6/10/2013
Source:Loma Linda University
Job Title:Pharmacy Technician PRN (26110-3743)
Description:This is a non-exempt, support clinical position, which is responsible under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, to performs only the Pharmacy functions allowed by federal and state regulations.Qualifications* More than 3...>
Company:HCA Healthcare
Location:Miami, FL
Posted:5/24/2013
Source:HCA Healthcare
Job Title:Pharmacy Resident
Description:Coram, an Apria Healthcare Company, is a leading provider of specialty infusion and pharmacy distribution services with more than 80 branch locations, over 50 infusion suites and 2 specialty pharmacies throughout the country. Our more than...>
Company:Coram Healthcare
Location:Jacksonville, FL
Posted:5/6/2013
Source:Coram Healthcare
Job Title:Clinical Pharmacy Technician (Anticoagulation)
Description:We are a people who take great pride and deep satisfaction in providing America's veterans with the best clinical care, the most innovative technology, and the most comprehensive array of benefits America has to offer.Vacancy...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:Montgomery, AL
Posted:6/10/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title:Staff Pharmacist-Pharmacy Services
Description:Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is San Francisco East Bay's largest private, not-for-profit medical center with a total of 1,082 licensed beds. Each of our campuses has a 24-hour emergency, obstetric and medical/surgical services in both...>
Company:Sutter Health
Location:Berkeley, CA
Posted:4/29/2013
Source:Sutter Health
Job Title:Pharmacy Intern (182301)
Description:*Pharmacy Intern*(Job Number: 182301)As a member of Kaiser Permanente Colorado's team, you'll be proud of the contributions you make every day. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Aurora, CO
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Pharmacy Intern
Description:This position provides practical work experience for pharmacy students in an environment that emphasizes patient-centered care. Provides a mechanism for exposing pharmacy interns to innovative/emerging concepts in pharmacy practice.>
Company:St Johns Hospital
Location:Springfield, IL
Posted:6/19/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Pharmacy Technician PRN Aventura Hospital & Medical Center (08751-6138)
Description:Job Summary – The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for accurately performing all basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely manner.Supervisor – Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Operations Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Manager and...>
Company:HCA Healthcare
Location:Aventura, FL
Posted:5/23/2013
Source:HCA Healthcare
Job Title:Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (Ambulatory Care & Discharge)
Description:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 892818The Boise VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for TWO (2) Phamacists. 1 position working 64 hours per pay period (two weeks) as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Discharge Planner. 1...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:Boise, ID
Posted:6/18/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title:Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor(115963)
Description:Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor(Job Number: 115963)At Kaiser Permanente Northwest, the work you do every day supports the health of our members. Thats because each of usfrom our allied health professionals to our RNsshares a commitment to...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Portland, OR
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente

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