Pharmacy Technicians
Military experience compounding and dispensing pharmaceuticals, safeguarding controlled drugs, managing stock, and operating pharmacy information systems directly supports civilian pharmacy technician work.
How to prepare: Compare your military training records and existing credentials with the intended state's pharmacy technician rules and target employers' requirements to identify any remaining steps. Most states regulate technicians and may require formal training or an exam; some states and employers require certification.
What the civilian work involves
- Enter prescription information into computer databases.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- MEDITECH software