HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Pharmacy Technicians.
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 183700000X
As of today, the following are the total number of Pharmacy Technicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Select the State to show the list of Pharmacy Technicians by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Pharmacy Technicians who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
You can download the Pharmacy Technicians dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Pharmacy Technicians do?
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medication, performing administrative tasks, and helping customers.
Their duties include filling prescriptions, managing inventory, processing insurance claims, and answering phones, with a final accuracy check performed by a pharmacist.
They often work in drug stores, grocery stores, and hospitals, and typically need a high school diploma and on-the-job training. However, many states require certification or a postsecondary education program.
What they do
Medication dispensing: Measure, mix, count, label, and package medications per prescription.
Inventory management: Receive and store supplies, check for outdated medications, and monitor stock levels.
Customer service: Assist customers with locating items, processing payments, and answering basic questions.
Administrative tasks: Enter prescription information into computer databases, process insurance claims, and maintain patient profiles.
Support for pharmacists: Work closely with pharmacists to ensure patient safety and assist with other pharmacy operations, including preparing sterile intravenous (IV) medications for delivery.
Environment
- Pharmacy technicians work in various settings, including retail pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.
- Most work full-time, but part-time positions are also available.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster-than-average job growth for pharmacy technicians from 2024 to 2034.
How to become a pharmacy technician
Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately and methodically are essential qualities.
Education: A high school diploma is typically required, and many states mandate completion of a postsecondary education or training program.
Certification: Many states regulate pharmacy technicians and require certification. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is one organization that offers a widely recognized certification.