How to hire an accredited pharmacist technician

How to hire an accredited pharmacist technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step accredited pharmacist technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an accredited pharmacist technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new accredited pharmacist technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The accredited pharmacist technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an accredited pharmacist technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an accredited pharmacist technician that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of accredited pharmacist technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Accredited Pharmacist Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Accredited Pharmacist Technician	Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.	$27-66
   Pharmacy Internship	When it comes to a pharmacy internship, one of the primary responsibilities is to observe pharmacy operations and develop efficient communication skills as most of the tasks will revolve around customer service, such as providing instructions on when to take medications and what could be the side effects. Moreover, working as a pharmacist requires excellent attention to detail, ensuring that all customers receive the correct type and amount according to their prescriptions... Show more	$21-66
   Clinical Staff Pharmacist	A Clinical Staff Pharmacist is responsible for supervising pharmacy dispensing processes and the consultation of patients. They analyze prescribing trends to ensure patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.	$21-65

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PharmD
   • BCPS
   • IV
   • Diabetes
   • Medication Orders
   • Infectious Disease
   • Critical Care
   • Patient Education

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform diabetes interviews along with physician collaboration agreement to manage therapy and optimal goals.
   • Prepare and dispense aseptic medications which include but not limit to antibiotics, chemotherapy, pediatric/NICU preparations and TPN preparation.
   • Maintain patient-specific chemotherapy administration records.
   • Initiate and operate successful community-base immunization programs.
   • Refine and implement computer program to generate custom resuscitation medications and infusions worksheets, improving the dosing accuracy in critical situations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your accredited pharmacist technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An accredited pharmacist technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, accredited pharmacist technicians' average salary in alaska is 68% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level accredited pharmacist technicians earn 59% less than senior-level accredited pharmacist technicians.
   • Certifications. An accredited pharmacist technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an accredited pharmacist technician's salary.

   Average accredited pharmacist technician salary

   $89,979yearly

   $43.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level accredited pharmacist technician salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an accredited pharmacist technician job description

   A job description for an accredited pharmacist technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an accredited pharmacist technician job description:

   Accredited pharmacist technician job description example

   GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited direction, plans, organizes and maintains a process to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and continuous survey readiness. Serves as an internal consultant for the interpretation of standards and functional measurement of compliance. Develops performance improvement plans with management/staff on an as needed basis. Interprets new regulations/standards for education purposes and implementation efforts.
   
   EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree Business administration preferred. Associate degree in healthcare related field required. Minimum of three (3) years of specialty pharmacy experience required; clinical/operational experience preferred. Strong understanding and previous knowledge of accreditation bodies (i.e. URAC, ACHC, etc.) and familiarity with other, licensing and regulatory standards desired. Evidence of continuing education in standards/regulations/training. Member, lead or facilitator of a quality improvement or process improvement team for a minimum of 1 year required.
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5. Post your job

   To find accredited pharmacist technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any accredited pharmacist technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level accredited pharmacist technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit accredited pharmacist technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new accredited pharmacist technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect accredited pharmacist technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new accredited pharmacist technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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