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 technician. I'm 19, and have a little college/no degree or anything besides high school, I've been told I'm a quick learner, and once I fully understand how things work and what needs to be done, It'll already be done! I have no experience in this type of work, but I defiantly have the ambition to do what I need to do to expand my knowledge of it. The more I know about what I'm getting myself into, the quicker I can decide whether or not this is for me; so far it's looking good. Which state would be better?(pay, location, overall): California or Colorado? or something else? So far, I've gotten the impression that attending school for this wouldn't be the best option, what would be the best route? (study guide/book/overall recommendations?) Overall, what EXACTLY will I need to do and approximately how long will it take for me to become a Pharmacy Technician? Thank you very much and I can't wait to get your responses, but take your time lol. :D - Zack
I used to be an optician. The procedure in MOST states are the same. You will NEVER be able to support a family as a pharmacy tech but the easiest way is to: get an intern job or a cashier in a pharmacy ( you can't touch the prescriptions in most states right now) You can chose to take courses at a community college or vocational school take the PTCB exam since you already have a job (hopefully) in most states you can apply for liscensure. Congrads, you spent 1 year and now you get paid $10-12 an hour