Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Learn the essential skills of handling medications and assisting in a pharmacy environment. Watch our program sneak peek below!
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This program is NOT available to residents paying-out-of pocket in the states: DC, LA, MD, MI, ND, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV
This program is NOT available for long-term licensing in the state of WA. If living in WA short-term (less than 2 years), you can obtain a temporary license.
These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.
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MedCerts programs are developed with collaboration from our in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and our education technology design team. From interactive simulations, interviews with real world experts, game based learning and more, our Instructional Design education model is created to meet the needs of every type of learner.
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MedCerts Tuition Advantage
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.
Monthly Payment Options as low as
$
234
Payment Plans for Every Student
Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.
Total Tuition
$
2,700
Pay in Full
The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.
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MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants
MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.
What Does a Pharmacy Technician Specialist Do?
166,927
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Receive and process prescription requests from patients and those sent electronically from doctors’ offices
- Accurately count, weigh, pour and mix medications
- Prepare accurate prescription labels and package prescriptions
- Prepare and process insurance claim forms and manage inventory
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Pass a background check
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Job Opportunities
$24,000 – $55,000
Estimated Salary
Career Potential
$21,000 – $95,000
Estimated Salary
Entry-Level
$19,000 – $49,000
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- This program is NOT available to students who plan to work in the following states: District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
- This program is NOT available for long-term licensing in the state of WA. If living in WA short-term (less than 2 years), you can obtain a temporary license.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
Online Pharmacy Technician Certification Course—Frequently Asked Questions
A Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory and providing customer service in various healthcare settings. They handle prescription processing, understand pharmacology and medication safety, perform dosage calculations and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
The career outlook for Pharmacy Technicians is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 6%over the next ten years.
Salaries can range from $32,000 to $57,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific office or clinic.
To become a Pharmacy Technician, you should complete a training program like the one offered by MedCerts, which prepares you for certification exams such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). After completing the program, graduates need to pass the certification exam and meet any additional state requirements, such as background checks.
In the MedCerts online Pharmacy Technician certification training course, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:
Human anatomy and medical terminology
Pharmacy technician principles and practices
Receiving and processing prescription requests
Accurately counting, weighing, pouring and mixing medications
Preparing accurate prescription labels and packaging prescriptions
Preparing and processing insurance claim forms
Managing pharmacy inventory
The enrollment requirements include earning a High School Diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection, course registration & payment and passing a background check.
Tuition is competitively priced at $2,700. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for exams.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $234 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total program duration is 16 weeks.
The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
The course includes expert-led video-based training, an eBook (“The Pharmacy Technician”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.
The MedCerts Pharmacy Technician certification course prepares students for industry certifications that are recognized in most states. However, this program is NOT available to residents of the states: LA, MD, MI, ND, NV, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, WI and WV.
This program is NOT available for long-term licensing in the state of WA. If living in WA short-term (less than 2 years), you can obtain a temporary license.
MedCerts’ programs, including the Dental Assistant certification training, are designed to meet industry standards and are aligned with the requirements of certification bodies.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
