Military Pharmacy Technicians
Military Career
General Information
Description
Pharmacy technicians perform all functions related to preparing, controlling, and dispensing pharmaceutical products. They verify prescription orders for dosage and provide instructions to patients regarding medication and possible side effects. They perform administrative functions, safeguard and account for inventories, and submit required reports. They maintain pharmacy system databases and pharmacy reference files.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Pharmacy technicians usually work in hospitals and clinics on land or aboard ships. They may also work in field hospitals.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Health Science
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Pharmacy Technicians in the Military
754
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$74,514
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$28,953 - $216,217
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-secondary certificate 41%
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High school 35%
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Some college 14%
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Bachelor's degree 3%
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Associate's degree 3%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Pharmacy technicians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice in pharmaceutical tasks, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Pharmacy laws and regulationsDrug types and usesMixing and dispensing drugs
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Administrative
- Mathematics
- English Language
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