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Gain the professional and clinical skills you need to support doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in a wide range of tasks.
Our pharmacy technician bootcamp gets you job-ready with virtual and hands-on training from expert instructors and coaches. Within weeks, you’ll be able to put your new knowledge and skills into practice.
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Our online program prepares you for the nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) ExCPT pharmacy technician certification exam.
Certified pharmacy technicians are in high demand, with the career opportunities and earning potential continuing to grow. Health Tech Academy’s pharmacy technician bootcamp prepares you to work in a variety of pharmacy settings.
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Retail pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists to fill prescriptions for customers. Daily tasks may include checking inventory, answering phone calls from customers, packaging and labeling prescriptions, and accepting payment and processing insurance claims.
Average Annual Salary: $43,290
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Pharmacy technicians working in hospitals
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Online and mail order pharmacies are growing fast, providing opportunities for new pharmacy technicians. In this role, pharmacy techs consult with patients over the phone or digitally to coordinate the shipping of medication.
Average Annual Salary: $38,950
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Many long-term care facilities including nursing homes and assisted living centers have onsite pharmacies. Pharmacy technicians help fill prescriptions for residents, ensure medication compliance, and help submit Medicare or Medicaid claims.
Average Annual Salary: $38,700
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Pharmacy technicians working in outpatient mental health centers support patients’ holistic health by helping them manage their medications. Additional job-specific training or certification may be necessary for this role.
Average Annual Salary: $34,720
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Pharmacy technicians working in laboratories help scientists with research, testing, and conducting experiments of new drugs. Additional job-specific training, education, or certification may be necessary for this role.
Average Annual Salary: $42,900
Is pharmacy technician the right career path for you? Take our free career assessment to determine which healthcare career path is the best fit for you.
*All salaries according to 2021 estimates released by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Job ready in 16 weeks
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Community College | Online Colleges | |
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| Program & Tuition Cost | $3,450 | $2,000 to $10,000/year | $1,000 to $10,000/year |
| Books, Materials & Fees | Included | + $500 to $2,200 | + $500 to $2,200 |
| Certification Exams & Fees | Included | + $100 to $150 | + $100 to $150 |
| Job Ready Timeline | 4-6 months | 6 months to 2 years | 4 months to 2 years |
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| No Travel Requirements |
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