ENLISTED

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

DISPENSING HEALTH

An integral part of keeping our Airmen and their families healthy happens in the pharmacy. Responsible for interpreting, filling and dispensing prescriptions, Pharmacy specialists work with Pharmacists to help keep their patients healthy. These experts also work directly with patients and providers to ensure that they fully understand their medications in order to keep them healthy and safe from unintended misuse.

Prepare drug orders
Confer with patients on questions regarding their medications
Calculate the amount of ingredients needed to make compound drugs
Develop efficient work methods and operating procedures
Conduct periodic inspections of drug storage and usage areas
Safeguard chemicals, drugs and mild narcotics

CAREER TASKS

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

General
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of one year of high school algebra or one unit of college algebra
- Normal color vision Ability to type at a rate of 25 words per minute
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.