Tips: Intro to Pharmacy

• Whether or not your state requires technician certification, becoming certified and maintaining the certification is advantageous. The knowledge and skills that are tested by either PTCE or the ExCPT are pertinent to any technician working in ant pharmacy practice setting. Becoming certified demonstrates a commitment to your profession and to your career.

• Become an active member of your local pharmacy technician organization; regularly read pharmacy  technician related publications; such as newsletters and journals; and find opportunities for continuing education.

• To perform duties in a competent manner, technicians develop the ability to to determine the best course of action in a specific situation. Applying critical thinking allows pharmacy technicians to prioritize, problem-solving, and troubleshoot issues that arise that may not require the judgement of a pharmacists but that still call for careful attention. 

• Demonstrating an eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities can help advance your career.