How do you become a pharmacy technician and what exactly do they do?

How do I become a Pharmacy Technician? (Read Details!)?

• Hello everyone! :D After doing some research into this job, I still wanted to make things more clear, and know EXACTLY what I need to do in order for me to become a pharmacy ...show more

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  What you need to do depends on which state you will work in. California Pharmacy Technician Requirements: 1. Have a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: -Hold an associate degree in pharmacy technology. -Completed a training course accredited by the board. -Graduated from a school of pharmacy recognized by the board. -PTCB Certification 2. Pass background check 3. Obtain a license from the California State Board Colorado Pharmacy Technician Requirements: -No licensure regulations. Anywhere else- you'll have to look up each state's requirements since each state is different. Most places that pay the most have a higher cost of living as well. Here is a chart of average salary by industry. Median annual wages for pharmacy technicians in the top five industries: Ambulatory health care services $35,470 Hospitals; state, local, and private $33,550 Grocery stores $28,760 Pharmacies and drug stores $28,030 General merchandise stores $27,450