Arizona Pharmacy Techs

Hello. Is there anyone here who resides in Arizona, near the Phoenix area?

I was curious about the pay range in this area at the different pharmacies (grocery stores, CVS & Walgreens). If anyone has any info or would like to tell me their experiences it would be much appriciated.

I am currently attending Apollo College, a 9 month Pharm Tech program that at the end, will place me into an internship and give the certification test.

Right now I work at Wal-Mart as a cashier, but have requested to be transferred to the pharmacy so I can begin getting some actual experience in a work setting. I've also just applied at CVS and Walgreens last night, hopefully I'll get a call back soon.
Thanks all.

about 13hr to start at caremart i need help finding free on-line Pharm Tech C.E. can you help thanks

Need a job as a pharmacy technician ? I can help you get a position with a Great company !! We are located in Phoenix, convienently lcoated right off the freeway. Please contact me ASAP to submit your information.
THANKS!

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: Need a job as a pharmacy technician ? I can help you get a position with a Great company !! We are located in Phoenix, convienently lcoated right off the freeway. Please contact me ASAP to submit your information.
THANKS!

What is the name of your company, pay rate, and days/hours?

Pay rate is based on experience..... location - we are in Scottsdale & phoenix Caremark is the name of the company - shifts depend on department and the needs of that department.

I am looking for good school in chandler for pharm. tech diploma .
Please advice anyone?

don't go to a tech school...waste of money...get certified on the job...i got certified through walgreens...

Mitch said: Hello. Is there anyone here who resides in Arizona, near the Phoenix area?

I was curious about the pay range in this area at the different pharmacies (grocery stores, CVS & Walgreens). If anyone has any info or would like to tell me their experiences it would be much appriciated.

I am currently attending Apollo College, a 9 month Pharm Tech program that at the end, will place me into an internship and give the certification test.

Right now I work at Wal-Mart as a cashier, but have requested to be transferred to the pharmacy so I can begin getting some actual experience in a work setting. I've also just applied at CVS and Walgreens last night, hopefully I'll get a call back soon.
Thanks all.

I was told by a College America rep that a Walmart cashier gets paid more than a Walmart Pharm tech. Is that true? Also I heard a rumor that banner pays 15 an hour and I saw an actual job listing for Fry's at 9.69 an hour. I have also been told that a pretty high number of people like 95% or something actually get hired by the place where they did their externship. All I know about it. Tammy pharm tech student in mesa, az.

Good school for pharm Tech in Chandler, Arizona said: I am looking for good school in chandler for pharm. tech diploma .
Please advice anyone?

chandler/gilbert community college just stared a new pharm tech program that I heard is VERY good.

Thanks for the info that was the program I was interested in I am waiting for there fall class and will enroll soon.

Anyone who needs a job as a Pharmacy Technician in the Phoenix area please contact me. You do need to be certified in AZ.

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: Anyone who needs a job as a Pharmacy Technician in the Phoenix area please contact me. You do need to be certified in AZ.

I will need a job as a pharmacy technician very soon. I am almost done with school and currently looking for a hospital internship and I might have a walgreens internship lined up they will be two weeks each. So end of Aug or Sept I will need to get back to work. Do you have to be certified to start on day 1? or will I have time to study specifically for the test before I take it while working? Appreciate any and all help, hanks a bunch for your post.

I am a graduate of CGCC Pharmacy tech program,this is an accelerated program, and very uselful. I appeared for my certification exam and aced it too, It was worth the money I spent. The pay for Pharmacy tech, even after certification is not very good, I wish that they would raise the wages. Jenn, I would like to know what job offers you ahve, I have another friend of mine looking for a job too,

I work for CVS Caremark on the Caremark side - the PBM side of things. What type of pay are you looking for ? We have phar techs in phoenix (48th & Broadway) & Scottsdale (Shea & 96th St.) for the PBM side of things. Shoot me your email and I cean get you more info.

i am currently making less than $12.00 an hour, with certification. I am currently working as a data entry pharmacy tech for a major company, but not in retail, like a central utility operations. Scottsdale may be too far for me, is ther anywhere closer to Gilbert, mesa, Tempe, etc??

I would love to work on PBM side of Pharmacy operations, not looking for retail,

Thanks Lata for the feedback.

Is anybody starting study for Pharm Tech from next month in chandler?

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: Anyone who needs a job as a Pharmacy Technician in the Phoenix area please contact me. You do need to be certified in AZ.

Hi Jenn, I am studying on my own to get certified as as pharmacy techician and I expect to get my certification in a couple of months. How can I send you my resume, etc. for you assistance in getting a job. Thanks, Janet

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: Anyone who needs a job as a Pharmacy Technician in the Phoenix area please contact me. You do need to be certified in AZ.

Hi Jenn, I am studying on my own to get certified as as pharmacy techician and I expect to get my certification in a couple of months. How can I send you my resume, etc. for your assistance in getting a job. Thanks, Janet

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: Anyone who needs a job as a Pharmacy Technician in the Phoenix area please contact me. You do need to be certified in AZ.

Hi Jenn I just finished a 9 month course at Pima Medical Institute. I am PTCB certified and State licensed. I am currently looking for a pharmacy technician position. If you are still looking please contact me.

sd in Tempe, Arizona said: don't go to a tech school...waste of money...get certified on the job...i got certified through walgreens...

do you take the state certification through walgreens or go somewhere else outside of wlagreens to test?

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: I work for CVS Caremark on the Caremark side - the PBM side of things. What type of pay are you looking for ? We have phar techs in phoenix (48th & Broadway) & Scottsdale (Shea & 96th St.) for the PBM side of things. Shoot me your email and I cean get you more info.

I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician and I'm interested in knowing more about a career with Caremark. How would I be able to contact you for more information? Thank you.

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: Anyone who needs a job as a Pharmacy Technician in the Phoenix area please contact me. You do need to be certified in AZ.

Hi Jenn ,
I am interested in attending pharmacy tech training that doesnt require certification though im currently taking pharm tech program in an online school.
How can I Contact you?

Jenn in Scottsdale, Arizona said: Anyone who needs a job as a Pharmacy Technician in the Phoenix area please contact me. You do need to be certified in AZ.

I am licensed and certified. How do I contact you?

I was working as a pharmacy technician for 9 years for osco/cvs..I quit due to starting a family.I would love to go back to work however not until january.My husband is working 2 jobs and i have to wait till then.Please if anyone can let me know if they know someone will be leaving or changing careers then i would love to work for that company.I am not certified but very serious about getting my certification.I am looking from 9 to 5 monday thru friday..i am a hard worker and really love being a technician.thank you

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE'S PHARMACY TECH PROGRAM IS A DOWNRIGHT SCAM. LET IT BE KNOWN.

Danielle in Mesa, Arizona said: PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE'S PHARMACY TECH PROGRAM IS A DOWNRIGHT SCAM. LET IT BE KNOWN.

Why? I am looking to go to school for pharm tech and trying to decide where to go... any more input? please and thank you

I am also a certified technician how do I contact you?

Danielle in Mesa, Arizona said: PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE'S PHARMACY TECH PROGRAM IS A DOWNRIGHT SCAM. LET IT BE KNOWN.

Does anyone else feel this way and WHY? What about Apollo college? Any others? Where is the best place to go to school????

I suspected Pima was but I know Apollo is a scam they don't even have the proper accreditations for all their programs. They wait until you are done and let the state board tell you don't have what you need, theya re cheating kids mostly left and right and the state allow them. Anyway Go to Chandler Gilbert Community College. You will get the education you need and won't pay high private tuition rates.

Don't waste your money paying to take courses for Pharmacy Tech certification. I just got a couple of books, studied for about 6 weeks, and I took the test Tuesday and passed with no problems. JA

Which books did you study? Isn't there value to the school's externship programs and job placement? Hands on with machinery such as pill counters and IV bags etc.? How much was the test and I assume that you need no school certificate to take it? Are you smarter than the average person or do you think anyone can do it the way you did? I don't have time or money to waste, but I do have a brain... maybe I could do what you did. Thanks for the info.

I used books from the website ptcbtrainer.com and also Delmar's Pharmacy Certification Technician Certification Exam Review. Delmar's is a little out of date since it is about 9 years old, which is why I studied from both books. It doesn't teach you absolutely everything that is on the test, but they were good enough for me to pass with no problems at all and with no school. A lot of the schools concentrate on teaching basic math. I'm good at math so I didn't need to go back to school to learn what I already know. The ptcbtrainer is good for helping even those that aren't good at math. I don't have a job yet as a Pharmacy Tech, and even after passing the test, there is no guarantee that I will even be able to get one. Walgreen's and CVS will be laying off alot of people in their pharmacy departments because they are consolidating to a central processing type pharmacy. Jobs are few and far between and there are already a lot of pharmacy techs out there that are already certified and have experience and are looking for jobs. Good Luck, JA