Pharmacy Technicians
Preparing, controlling, and issuing pharmaceutical products under a pharmacist or physician directly supports civilian pharmacy technician work.
How to prepare: Compare your documented military pharmacy training with your intended state's pharmacy technician requirements to identify remaining training or examination gaps. Entry typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; most states regulate technicians, potentially requiring formal training, an exam, a background check, and a minimum age, while some states and employers require certification.
What the civilian work involves
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- 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- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.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