Why Pharmacy? - Why should YOU choose a career as a Pharmacy Technician?

A question you may be asking yourself right now is, "Why Pharamcy?" What makes a career as a pharmacy technician different? What are some of the benefits of choosing pharmacy, both tangible and intangible? Hopefully this page highlights some of the common benefits of choosing a career in pharmacy.

Why should you choose a career as a pharmacy technician?

-Working in the pharmacy field is rewarding. You get to provide an essential and valuable service. You help people improve and maintain their health and well being by accurately filling prescribed medications.

-It challenges your mind. You will need make a lot of math calculations about days supply and dosing, as well as figuring the quantity sufficient (or “QS”.) You have to be a detail-oriented person to be a technician and take all the details into account when processing prescriptions.

-Why Pharmacy? Employment of pharamcy technicians is anticipated to grow more rapidly than the average of all occupations. Job prospects are expected to be good. This is because of the increased pharmaceutical needs of a larger and aging population as well as the more prevalent use of medication by the public.

-A pharmacy technician position does not require a formal 4-year college degree. While prospects for technicians are better for those who have previous training or experience, most pharmacies train technicians on the job. There are many study-at-home courses, as well as community college programs available to train technicians. Most courses are completed within 2 years’ time.

-Why Pharmacy? Full time work usually involves decent medical insurance benefits, often a 401k retirement plan, and/or other benefits.

-Pharmacy techs enjoy a work environment that is usually inside. The work area inside is usually at a comfortable temperature.

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