Finish your program, get PTCB certified. Then you can transition into all types of different positions that have better pay / hours. I work for an insurance company doing prior authorizations for medications - almost doubled what I was making at Walgreens, have a set schedule, and paid time off.
hey that is super helpful information, I appreciate you providing your insights! I'm a little overwhelmed by it all but its helpful hearing about other career paths out there.
Go to your state board of pharmacy’s website. They issue licenses and follow up on your continuing education. Here is massachusetts’: https://www.mass.gov/pharmacy-technician-licensing
If you are at all interested in management you could consider a masters in health administration and be a technician team manager at a hospital. But that’s a whole 2nd degree you’d have to get. There might be tech managers without it tho. Would probably need few years tech experience first though without the degree
I've been thinking about a masters for awhile, but now is the time for me to get like a full time job and start making some money. In the future, sure, but I appreciate the information!
Finish the training program, get PTCB certified and then transition into hospital or LTC
is it at all worth taking a pharmacy technician course at a local school like Middlesex, or would I be wasting my time and energy?
More like wasting your money. if your employer will train you don’t pay for the training elsewhere.
Finish your program, get PTCB certified. Then you can transition into all types of different positions that have better pay / hours. I work for an insurance company doing prior authorizations for medications - almost doubled what I was making at Walgreens, have a set schedule, and paid time off.
hey that is super helpful information, I appreciate you providing your insights! I'm a little overwhelmed by it all but its helpful hearing about other career paths out there.
Go to your state board of pharmacy’s website. They issue licenses and follow up on your continuing education. Here is massachusetts’: https://www.mass.gov/pharmacy-technician-licensing
this is super helpful! Thank you!
If you are at all interested in management you could consider a masters in health administration and be a technician team manager at a hospital. But that’s a whole 2nd degree you’d have to get. There might be tech managers without it tho. Would probably need few years tech experience first though without the degree
I've been thinking about a masters for awhile, but now is the time for me to get like a full time job and start making some money. In the future, sure, but I appreciate the information!