Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Florence, KY

A Pharmacy Technician is a frontline figure in the pharmacy industry, responsible for a variety of tasks to assist the pharmacist and ensure the efficient operation of the pharmacy. They are often involved in receiving and verifying prescriptions, preparing and dispensing medications, maintaining patient records, and performing inventory checks. Additionally, Pharmacy Technicians must be capable of providing excellent customer service as they frequently interact with patients, answering their questions and providing information about their prescriptions. They also liaise with healthcare providers and insurance companies to manage and resolve any issues related to prescriptions.

Although specific requirements can vary by state, most Pharmacy Technicians should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and many employers prefer candidates who have completed a post-secondary education program in pharmacy technology. They must also possess certain important skills, such as attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask. Many states require Pharmacy Technicians to be certified, which generally involves passing an exam, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Before becoming a Pharmacy Technician, individuals may have held roles such as a pharmacy clerk, customer service associate, or medical assistant, thus gaining valuable experience in the healthcare industry.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician I

  • St. Elizabeth HealthCare
  • Florence, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 5 hours ago

Begin sterile compounding training, including medial fill and fingertip testing....

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Pharmacy/Technician

  • Kroger
  • Cold Spring, KY (10 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Cold Spring, KY (10 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 5 hours ago

Provide exceptional customer service to help people live healthier lives by treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, providing a safe, clean, inclusive environment, being a...

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Lead Pharmacy Technician Back End

  • CVS Health
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 17 hours ago

Day In The Life: As a Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will work to lead and support the back-end pharmacy technician team by ensuring proper preparation of medications to be dispensed by the pharmacist...

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Certified Medication Aide (4802-39)

  • Hamilton County (OH)
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Medication Aide Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled Work Location: River City Correctional Center 3220 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45225 Work Hours: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly Starting...

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Pharmacy Technician-Certified

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Florence, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Consultative Pharmacy Technician

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Cincinnati, OH (10 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (10 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Must have an active Pharmacy Technician or Tech in Training license in the state you reside Technical Mail Order Pharmacy or Manufacturing experience Experience as a Pharmacy Technician OR call center...

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Pharmacy Technician

  • CVS Health
  • Norwood, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwood, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager....

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Pharmacy Technician

  • Southgate, KY (9 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southgate, KY (9 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacy Technician Job Description This Pharmacy Technician role focuses on supporting a growing mail-order pharmacy operation by accurately preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications while maintaining...

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Long Term Care IV Pharmacy Technician - 2nd Shift Full Time

  • CVS Health
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications: Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience Preferred...

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Certified Pharmacy Technician, First Shift, Student Health Services

  • UC Health
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Location: UC Medical Center Department: Student Health Services Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly Shift: First Shift - Open 8:30am-5pm UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician in...

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Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

  • Walgreen Co.
  • Groesbeck, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Groesbeck, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 4 days ago

you need to prepare to become a certified pharmacy technician....

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Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist West Hospital

  • Mercy Health
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 5 days ago

Pharmacy Technician Specialist West Hospital Job Summary: The Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to preparing pharmaceuticals...

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

  • Walmart
  • Cincinnati, OH (18 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (18 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 6 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.5 - $32.5 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Pharmacy Tech Trainee, First Shift, Outpatient Pharmacy

  • UC Health
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records....

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Certified Medication Aide

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 7 days ago

The Direct Support Personnel I assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in...

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Demographic Data for Florence, KY

Moving to Florence, KY? Find some basic demographic data about Florence, KY below.


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Pharmacy Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Pharmacy for Beginners
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Good Pharmacy Practice: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy Services
The Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines are a set of standards laid out by the World Health Organisation to ensure pharmacists provide high-quality services to every patient. On this...
Pharmacy Assistant and Technician
Pharmacy assistants are essential in aiding patients in getting the medicines they need while providing exceptional customer service to make the experience as pleasant as possible. Are you...

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Salary for Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Florence, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Technicians in Florence, KY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Doctorate Degree
12.6%
Master's Degree
6.0%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacy Technicians in Florence, KY
Less than 1 year
42.3%
None
38.7%
2-4 years
10.9%
1-2 years
8.1%


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