A pharmacy technician works with, and perform tasks delegated by, a licensed pharmacist. The primary duty of a pharmacy technician is to fill prescriptions, but other important tasks include: handling patient questions about prescription information and health concerns, updating patient profiles and insurance documents, delivering medicine to nursing staff, interpreting patient charts, and other customer service assignments. 

Pharmacy technicians are in high demand in the United States -by 2016 there will be an estimated need for over 376,000 pharmacy technicians. 

Becoming a nationally certified pharmacy technician with American Allied Health sets you apart in this competitive job market. It shows that you are proficient in you field and more importantly, ensures the safety of the patients that you will be caring for. Many employers and states require certification because it demonstrates one is a dedicated and qualified allied healthcare professional. AAH certification offers third-party confirmation of your capabilities to employers and patients.