Pharmacy Technicians in Iowa
Pharmacy technicians prepare medications under a pharmacist's direction, measuring, mixing, counting, and labeling drugs according to prescriptions. They work primarily in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinical settings, maintaining records and ensuring accuracy in medication dispensing In Iowa the median pay is $44,860 a year, 2% below the national median of $45,750.
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Who is hiring in Iowa
Openings in Iowa and remote
- Pharmacy Technician Refill Calls · Shields Health Solutions · United States · Remote
- Pharmacy Technician - Clinical · Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, Iowa · $61186–$79538
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Pharmacy Technicians.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Pharmacy Technicians pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 29-2052.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.