4P0X1 - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN AFSC Enlisted

Summary

An integral part of keeping our Airmen and their families healthy happens in the pharmacy. Responsible for interpreting, filling and dispensing prescriptions, Pharmacy specialists work with Pharmacists to help keep their patients healthy. These experts also work directly with patients and providers to ensure that they fully understand their medications in order to keep them healthy and safe from unintended misuse.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare drug orders.
• Confer with patients on questions regarding their medications.
• Calculate the amount of ingredients needed to make compound drugs.
• Develop efficient work methods and operating procedures.
• Conduct periodic inspections of drug storage and usage areas.
• Safeguard chemicals, drugs and mild narcotics.

Duties

• Prepare drug orders
• Confer with patients on questions regarding their medications
• Calculate the amount of ingredients needed to make compound drugs
• Develop efficient work methods and operating procedures
• Conduct periodic inspections of drug storage and usage areas
• Safeguard chemicals, drugs and mild narcotics

Qualifications

• Completion of one year of high school algebra or one unit of college algebra
• Normal color vision Ability to type at a rate of 25 words per minute
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 110 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Sam Houston, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Pharmacy Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve