what does a pharamcy technician do
A pharmacy technician assists licensed pharmacists with tasks like formulating, labeling, and dispensing medications, along with maintaining patient profiles and performing other routine tasks. Unlike a pharmacist, a pharmacy tech does not attend medical school, and his or her job is usually restricted.
A Pharmacy Technician works under the close supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, assisting them with their duties and making their job easier. Most of your time as a Pharmacy Technician will be spent taking, verifying, processing, and filling prescriptions. In fact, your job is very similar to that of a Pharmacist.
Pharmacy technicians also: 1  manage areas of medicines supply such as dispensaries. 2  supervise other pharmacy staff. 3  produce medicines in hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry.