How to hire a pharmacist technician

How to hire a pharmacist technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step 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 a pharmacist technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pharmacist technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the pharmacist technician you need to hire. Certain pharmacist technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a 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 a pharmacist technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents pharmacist technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Pharmacist Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Pharmacist Technician	Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.	$12-23
   Laboratory Aide	A laboratory aide is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order in laboratories, all while performing support tasks for scientists. Their duties revolve around arranging specimens and samples, transporting materials from one laboratory to another, preparing apparatuses and machines, and storing them accordingly... Show more	$9-18
   Medical Laboratory Technologist Internship	A medical laboratory technologist intern is responsible for assisting laboratory technologists in performing examinations and medical procedures. Medical laboratory technologist interns perform administrative duties under the supervision of a medical professional such as collecting laboratory samples, sending out reports, responding to patients' inquiries and concerns, and ensuring the adequacy of laboratory inventories... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Math
   • Direct Supervision
   • HIPAA
   • Collective Bargaining
   • Telephone Calls
   • Workstations
   • Patient Confidentiality
   • Compassion
   • Patient Care
   • Inventory Control
   • Inventory Management
   • RX
   • Transcribing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the OPTIFILL (automation) operations and maintenance of equipment, including the PYXIS medication dispensing machine.
   • Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
   • Manage inventory; process physician orders; prepare chemotherapy and intravenous medications; support departments in distribution and preparation of medications.
   • Consult with patients as an (CPhT) on their medical usages via written prescription by authorize medical personnel.
   • Compound TPN's (total peripheral nutrition), chemotherapy, iv admixture, antibiotics, and other pharmacy medications.
   • Record customer information into Rx computer system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pharmacist technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A pharmacist technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a pharmacist technician in Maine may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level pharmacist technician usually earns less than a senior-level pharmacist technician. Additionally, a pharmacist technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average pharmacist technician salary

   $36,090yearly

   $17.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pharmacist technician salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

   Average pharmacist technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$47,731	$23
   2	Washington	$45,992	$22
   3	Oregon	$45,732	$22
   4	Minnesota	$39,332	$19
   5	Arizona	$38,201	$18
   6	Utah	$37,916	$18
   7	District of Columbia	$37,468	$18
   8	Colorado	$37,170	$18
   9	Nevada	$36,881	$18
   10	Texas	$36,799	$18
   11	Massachusetts	$36,524	$18
   12	Kansas	$36,443	$18
   13	New York	$36,369	$17
   14	New Hampshire	$35,305	$17
   15	Illinois	$35,086	$17
   16	Michigan	$34,999	$17
   17	Wisconsin	$34,991	$17
   18	New Mexico	$33,981	$16
   19	Maryland	$33,803	$16
   20	Tennessee	$33,760	$16

   Average pharmacist technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Valley Presbyterian Hospital	$64,188	$30.86	1
   2	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$53,301	$25.63
   3	Cook Children's Medical Center	$52,368	$25.18	11
   4	Huntington Hospital	$51,348	$24.69	3
   5	Dignity Health	$50,863	$24.45	136
   6	Hospice of Marion County	$49,268	$23.69
   7	Prime Healthcare	$49,251	$23.68	45
   8	MedPro Healthcare Staffing	$48,958	$23.54
   9	University of Illinois Springfield	$48,890	$23.50	1
   10	John Muir Health	$48,665	$23.40	7
   11	Cottage Health	$48,549	$23.34	1
   12	Forum Extended Care Services	$48,524	$23.33	8
   13	Medical University of South Carolina	$48,395	$23.27	19
   14	University of California-Berkeley	$48,237	$23.19
   15	Favorite Healthcare Staffing	$48,102	$23.13
   16	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$48,034	$23.09	58
   17	Washington Hospital Healthcare System	$48,032	$23.09
   18	Children's Hospital Colorado	$47,854	$23.01	7
   19	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$47,697	$22.93	4
   20	Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company	$47,601	$22.89

4. Writing a pharmacist technician job description

   A pharmacist technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a pharmacist technician job description:

   Pharmacist technician job description example

   • Coordinate the pull, pick and labeling of products while complying with applicable laws, regulations and policies
   • Maintain a level of professionalism and document within processing systems based on Labcorp policies and procedures
   • Efficiently pull correct products based on drug name and NDC; label products based on manufacturer requirements and any state/federal requirements
   • Aid in maintaining accurate drug inventory counts through inventory control practices
   • Handle hazardous materials/ products based on USP 800 guidelines shipping
   • Package product, patient paperwork and any additional materials efficiently to the manufacturer's requirements
   • Handle the packaging of hazardous materials/products based on USP 800 guidelines

   Requirements:

   • Must have a High School Diploma or GED along with 2+ years of experience.

   • Candidates without a degree must have a High School Diploma or GED, and ideally have four or more years of healthcare or pharmacy work experience
   • Florida Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacy Technician license required
   • Prioritize and organize your own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
   • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
   • Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

   Working at Labcorp Drug Development, you can expect comprehensive training from the beginning, so you'll know how to expertly respond to patient requests, work closely with our healthcare partners and navigate the complexities of insurance coverage. We also offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of you. This includes medical, dental, vision insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, along with short and long-term disability and life insurance.

   Together, let's shape new possibilities for your career and advance healthcare around the world. Labcorp Drug Development is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Individual with Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.

   Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

   As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

   For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pharmacist technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pharmacist technician job on Zippia to find and recruit pharmacist technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit 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 pharmacist technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the pharmacist technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pharmacist technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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