Pharmacy Technicians
Starting Salary
$36,055
NC Triangle Area
Median Annual Wage
$42,278
NC Triangle Area
% No Credential Listed
% High school diploma or equivalent required
5-Year Job Outlook
+8.3%
NC Triangle Area
Annual Job Openings
1,759
NC Triangle Area
What Does a Pharmacy Tech Do?
Pharmacy technicians measure, mix, count, label, and record medications in accordance with prescription orders and under the direction of the pharmacist. They are also responsible for recording inventory data and prepacking bulk medicines along with typing and affixing labels.
Students can learn more about this profession through the Durham Tech Pharmacy Technology Continuing Education program, which provides the knowledge and skills required to become a pharmacy technician. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the national certification exam administered by the PTCB and earn the credential of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
