Work Environment Pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, nursing homes, home health care agencies, mail order pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies. Many also work in large retail settings where they may greet and assist customers. According to the 1996-1997 Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment opportunities in this field are increasing faster than average.
Some pharmacy technicians learn their skills on the job.
Because pharmacy technicians deal with controlled substances, they must submit to a background check. Health Career Pages information is one of many health careers resources available from AHEC centers. The Health Career Pages resource was developed from information evolved over the last several years from many contributors.