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Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - assists licensed pharmacists in filling prescription medication orders. Pharmacy technicians support pharmacists by maintaining inventory, distributing prescriptions to appropriate locations within the hospital, and packaging medications. In addition, pharmacy technicians may be part of an established process that involves the assurance of prescription accuracy and the maintenance of patient records.

Allied Health Field:		Pharmacy Technician
Length of Training:		< 1 year
Education or Training Requirement:		Certificate Program Suggested, Not Required
Requirements for Certification, Registration or Licensure:		Certification Exam
*Earning Potential:**		$22,000 to $34,000
Where They Work:		Hospitals, public health clinics, retail and mail-order pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers.

*The salary figures cited here are intended to give an idea of the range for what one can earn within the professions listed. Each JHS partner has its own pay scale; these figures are based on salary averages for the Year 2002. Of course, any starting salary is based on an individual's experience, level of education and training.

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