Pharmacy Technician?
Asked by greenburg603
I heard from a friend of mine that it doesn't take long to become a pharmacy technician? He told me that it takes a couple of months to go to school?How does the program work? He told me that you go to school for a month then start working as a Pharmacy technician and you can be a certified Pharmacy technician too.

Best Answer:
Hello. This is a VERY good field to look into. It really doesnt take that long to get certified it just depends on how they teach or where you go to determine how long it will take you to finish. You have 2 options: 1. CVS, that is where I worked and i became Certifiied Pharmacy Technician. I am still there now. I enjoy it. It is a great opportunity to work because you have alot of options like. You start off As a PSA. Pharmacy Service Associate (PSA) This is an entry-level role. The primary focus for a PSA is on customer service. Responsibilities within the position include: Ringing out prescriptions, answering telephones, and Pharmacist referrals. The role of the PSA is important because he/she is often the first person with whom the customer comes into contact. The impression that the PSA gives the customer may determine the outcome of that customer's experience at CVS/pharmacy. Pharmacy Technician This is a second level position that builds upon the skills and responsibilities of the PSA. The role of the Technician is focused on customer service and prescription order processing, as well as problem resolution and inventory management. The role of the Technician is important because he/she helps to ensure that the right customer receives the right prescription, every time. Pharmacy Lead Technician This is a third-level position that builds upon the skills and responsibilities of the Tech. The role of the Pharmacy Lead Technician includes more focus on mentoring and guiding support staff members in team development. The Lead Technician is important because he or she serves as a role model for for other Pharmacy Support Staff, and supports the Pharmacist. You can also call your local cvs, and talk with the lead manager or the pharmacist in charge. 2. You can go to a community college and alot of them have started classes where you go for 6-8 weeks and it helps you prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Exam. My friend done that and she passed. They meet for like 4-5 hours 3 or 2 times a week Good Luck
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Answered by life is good

You don't have to go to school for this. Go to any Walgreens or CVS in your area and apply for the job. They'll hire you, train you, and pay for you to become certified.
Answered by the crusader

first you go to school for 3 to 2 months then you have to pass the test then you have to finish your intership (lasts about 2 weeks) then maybe you will get a job
Answered by parmar#1

Yup. She's right. A Pharm tech is basically another part time job for most college pre-pharmacy majors. You can go to any drug store or pharmacy in your area and apply to become one with no prior training or experience needed. I believe you may be confusing a pharmacy tech with a pharmacist, which usually requires about 2 years of undergraduate work and then 4 years or so of Pharmacy school.
Answered by Chris

contact your local community college and make an appointment with a counselor. this is a great field that pays well.
Answered by versantly