How Long Does it Take to Become a Pharmacy Technician?

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Becoming a pharmacy technician can be a great career move for someone looking to jump into their field quickly. Pharmacy technicians enjoy the freedom of choosing to work in hospitals, health and personal care stores, nursing homes, medical stores, retail or mail-order pharmacies, assisted living facilities, health & personal care stores etc. They may have many tasks or responsibilities such as preparing prescriptions, filing insurance claims, taking inventory of over-the-counter medications, answering phones, handling cash register transactions, maintaining patient profiles and more.

If you are a people person, you’ll love this career. How long does it take to become a pharmacy technician? Well, the requirements vary from state to state. Certificate and diploma programs can last up to a year or less, and some of them come with internships. Once you have started working, you will work under a licensed pharmacist for 3-6 months.

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