• Medical Training Institute of New York
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Pharmacy Technician II

Course Overview

Pharmacy Technician II

A Pharmacy Technician II is an advanced role for those who have completed the Pharmacy Technician I program, met state training requirements, and gained experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Typically, this includes completing a pharmacy technician training program, passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam, and having at least one year of experience working under a licensed pharmacist.

The Pharmacy Technician program at MTINY equips students with the skills to assist a licensed pharmacist at an intermediate level. Students will learn pharmacy computing, medication preparation, inventory management, customer service, and sterile compounding. The curriculum includes lectures, labs, and an internship with supervised clinical experience. Graduates will be prepared to seek employment as Pharmacy Technician II.

Pharmacy Technician II: Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

A Pharmacy Technician II is a medical professional who has met state pharmacy training requirements, including completing a pharmacy technician program, passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam, and gaining at least one year of experience under a certified pharmacist.

Primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician II include:

  • Sterile IV and chemotherapy compounding
  • Using pharmacy equipment and software
  • Labeling and packaging prescriptions
  • Assisting with prescription preparation
  • Entering data for reports and patient records
  • Engaging with customers and patients
  • Storing and organizing medications
  • Filing insurance paperwork

Program Summary

PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY: OMNICELL AND PYXIS TRAINING

This course covers the use of automated dispensing cabinets, such as Omnicell and Pyxis, which are used in healthcare settings for managing medications and supplies. These systems operate like vending machines, with software handling patient orders, medication documentation, inventory, and billing.

In clinical settings, these units are placed in areas like General Medicine, ICU, OR, and ER, allowing clinicians to access locked medications and supplies.

The course also prepares students for pharmacy automation jobs, such as Implementation Consultants or Field Engineers, particularly for those with technology skills and a pharmacy technician background.

Additionally, students will learn skills for retail settings (CVS, Walgreens), including prescription interpretation, inventory control, third-party reimbursement, and non-sterile compounding.

In a hospital or other clinical setting, the units are installed at most units where patients are seen, such as General Medicine, ICU, the OR, and the ER. Supplies and/or meds are enclosed in the cabinets that are locked until the clinician accesses them.

Pharmacy Automation Jobs

If you are looking to get started in Healthcare IT, have basic technology skills, and are willing to travel, you have a decent chance of getting a job as an Implementation Consultant or Field Engineer. Having some Microsoft or Network+ certification helps, as well as having a Pharmacy Technician background. If you have programming and/or HL7 experience, then you would have a good chance at a developer position.

Community Practice Settings: Retail Store

This course is designed to provide skills necessary to effectively practice in retail stores (CVS/Walgreen Pharmacy) and ambulatory care settings. Students learn to interpret prescription contents, familiarize the top 100 drugs, inventory control procedures, tasks associated with procurement of pharmaceuticals, completing and filing records for third-party reimbursement, and requirements for completing and filing prescription records. Students are also introduced to non-sterile compounding.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Orientation to Pharmacy Practice
  • Personal/Interpersonal Knowledge and Skills
  • Foundational Professional Knowledge and Skills
  • Processing and Handling of Medications and Medication Orders
  • Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
  • Community Practice, Pharmacy, Record and Inventory Management
  • Patient Care, Quality and Safety Knowledge and Skills
  • Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge and Skills
  • Pharmacy Internship I: Community Practice Settings
  • Pharmacy Internship II: Institutional Care Settings
  • Career Development
  • PTCB/ASHP Exam Preparations

WHO WILL BENEFIT

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Those Considering Pharmacy School

If your goal is to become a Pharmacist, starting out as a Pharmacy Technician is a great opportunity to explore the Pharmacy field. You'll get the chance to work alongside Registered Pharmacist and PharmDs’ (Doctor of Pharmacist) in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills along the way.

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Aspiring Medical Professionals

Working as a Pharmacy Technician gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn

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Job Stability

Pharmacy technician jobs in the U.S. number around 422,000, with an expected growth rate of 4% over the next decade, in line with the national average. While data on job outlook for specific certification levels is limited, employers often prefer Pharmacy Technician II candidates due to their advanced skills and training.

The aging population and the rise in chronic diseases like diabetes are driving increased demand for prescription medications. As pharmacists take on more patient care duties (e.g., administering flu shots), Pharmacy Technician IIs will play a larger role in tasks such as preparing medications, verifying work, and collecting patient information.

The average salary for a pharmacy technician is around $30,247 per year, though those with advanced certifications or specialized skills, such as CPR or first aid, may earn more. Technicians in settings like long-term care facilities could also see higher wages based on additional qualifications.

THE MTI ADVANTAGE

  • State-of-the-Art Cleanrooms- UPS 797 and UPS 800
  • Experience Faculty and Staff
  • 100% Medical and Healthcare Programs
  • State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment’s
  • All instructors are Practitioners in their field
  • Workshops to enter the Workforce
  • Guaranteed Internships/Externships (Hands-on Training)
  • Affiliated with top Hospitals and clinics, Pharmacy Stores
  • Career Development Skill
  • Job placement Assistant

Spring 2025

March 12, 2025

Total hours: 750

Day, Evening, Weekend Options

Weekdays: 38 Weeks Weekends: 47 Weeks

Weekdays: 20 hours Weekends: 16 hours

Tuition Cost: $3,600

Total Program Cost: $5,176

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Summer 2025

June 4, 2025

Total hours: 750

Day, Evening, Weekend Options

Weekdays: 38 Weeks Weekends: 47 Weeks

Weekdays: 20 hours Weekends: 16 hours

Tuition Cost: $3,600

Total Program Cost: $5,176

Apply Now

Schedule of Sessions Options

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Morning Schedule

The day program is 38 weeks long. Students attend classes 20 hours a week attending classes Monday through Friday.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening Schedule

The evening program is 38 weeks long. Students complete 20 hours a week attending classes Monday through Friday.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Schedule

The weekend program is 47 weeks long, where students complete 16 hours a week attending classes on Saturday and Sunday.

Frequently asked questions about Pharmacy Technician

What is the difference between a Pharmacy Technician and a Pharmacist?
The difference between a Pharmacy Technician and a Pharmacist lies in their education requirements, subsequent job responsibilities and levels of seniority. For example, Pharmacists typically earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree before passing a licensure exam and completing a residency period. In contrast, Pharmacy Technicians usually earn an associate degree or a one-year degree from a pharmacy diploma program. Because of their differences in education, Pharmacists hold more seniority and typically delegate tasks among Pharmacy Technicians and other personnel. Further, Pharmacists have the qualifications to provide insightful advice to customers regarding their current prescriptions, symptoms and additional medications or food items that they shouldn’t consume with their prescriptions.  
What are the daily duties of a Pharmacy Technician?
On a typical day, a Pharmacy Technician starts by reviewing incoming order requests from Physicians in the local area. They also check the pharmacy’s voicemail to review missed messages from pharmaceutical companies, customers or Physicians. Throughout the day, Pharmacy Technicians work with pharmacy personnel to retrieve the correct medication and dosage amount to fill prescription orders.  They interact with customers at the service counter or at the pharmacy’s drive-through to check on prescription orders and retrieve ready prescriptions. Pharmacy Technicians may also provide customers with information regarding their prescription, like the correct time to take their medication.
What qualities make a good Pharmacy Technician?
A good Pharmacy Technician has a personable nature that allows them to deliver excellent customer service to pharmacy customers. They make an effort to greet customers in a friendly manner and answer their questions, whether they need to refer to the Pharmacist or inquire with their Physician. Further, a good Pharmacy Technician enjoys working as part of a team and helps their coworkers by filling in when they’re sick or taking on additional responsibilities to maintain pharmacy operations. A good Pharmacy Technician should also have an ethical code that enables them to deny customers additional medications or advanced prescription refills. 
Who does a Pharmacy Technician report to?
A Pharmacy Technician typically reports directly to the Pharmacist or Head Pharmacist to complete tasks and receive directions. In larger pharmacies, Pharmacy Technicians may report to a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Pharmacists who work within hospitals or healthcare facilities may report directly to the Facility Manager.
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