What is a senior certified pharmacist technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior certified pharmacist technician

1. Explore senior certified pharmacist technician education requirements

   Most common senior certified pharmacist technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.0 %

   Associate

   23.0 %

   High School Diploma

   13.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior certified pharmacist technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patients	19.28%
   Customer Service	16.29%
   Direct Supervision	10.50%
   Math	9.36%
   Telephone Calls	9.09%

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3. Complete relevant senior certified pharmacist technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior certified pharmacist technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior certified pharmacist technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior certified pharmacist technician resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed senior certified pharmacist technician usually require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed senior certified pharmacist technician in most of states. 38 states require senior certified pharmacist technicians to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Alabama	-	-	Licensed Pharmacist Technician
   Alaska	Degree required	Third-party exam required	Pharmacist
   Arkansas	Degree required	Both state and third-party exams required	Pharmacist
   California	Degree required	Both state and third-party exams required	Pharmacist, Registered
   Connecticut	Degree required	State exam required	Pharmacist

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5. Gain additional senior certified pharmacist technician certifications

   Senior certified pharmacist technician certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific senior certified pharmacist technician certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.

   The most common certifications for senior certified pharmacist technicians include Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP).

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6. Research senior certified pharmacist technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the processing of prescription orders, inventory, Rx insurance claims, employee training, and employee scheduling.
   • Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
   • Take customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
   • Understand the dynamics for billing and reimbursement of insurance, workers compensation, and Medicaid.

7. Get senior certified pharmacist technician experience

8. Prepare your senior certified pharmacist technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your senior certified pharmacist technician resume.

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9. Apply for senior certified pharmacist technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior certified pharmacist technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams