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Article: At Work Pharmacy technician Tasks: Pharmacy technicians assist

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At Work Pharmacy technician Tasks: Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in hospital pharmacies or retail establishments to prepare, package, and dispense medications prescribed by physicians for patients. They mix pharmaceutical preparations, count out prescribed tablets, pills, and capsules before filling bottles, then type labels for the bottles.. Related Occupations: Laboratory assistant; physical therapist assistant; occupational therapy assistant; medical assistant; chiropractor assistant; certified medication technician. Education, Training: Pharmacy technicians must have at least a high school diploma and no history of drug abuse.

Hospitals prefer to hire pharmacy technicians ...

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