About the Program

Are you passionate about the world of medicine? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Join our Pharmacy Technician Program!

Ideal for students who enjoy working with people and have a keen eye for detail and strong communication skills, this program provides the foundation for a rewarding career in the pharmacy field and other healthcare opportunities.

In our program, students will develop essential skills for success as a Pharmacy Technician. You’ll gain hands-on experience in workplace professionalism, pharmacy compliance laws, patient confidentiality, drug classification, interpreting and processing prescriptions, and performing pharmacy calculations for dilutions, dosages, and conversions.

As a first-year student, you’ll earn both high school and college credits while completing a 100-hour externship at a pharmacy in the spring. For students who choose to return for a second year, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a paid apprenticeship, offering real-world experience while you continue your education. You’ll also prepare for the PTCB national board exam and, upon turning 18, can apply for a Washington State Pharmacy Technician license.

This program requires strong math and reading skills for daily pharmacy calculations and the ability to understand technical medical texts. It’s perfect for those who enjoy working with people, communicate well, prefer an active work environment, and have strong critical thinking skills and self-motivation. This experience also lays a solid foundation for careers across the healthcare industry.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from externship and apprenticeship sites, with public transportation as an option.

Pre-requisite of Health & Algebra 1

Download the PT Syllabus

I joined Sno-Isle TECH in 2023, with over 30 years of Pharmacy Technician experience. I started my pharmacy journey at a small hospital in Yakima, where I learned about medication management and how to mix IV medications. In 1995, I moved to Seattle and worked at a Retail Pharmacy chain for a few years, serving patients and building relationships with them. My next career move, I joined Walgreen Specialty Pharmacy on Capitol Hill in Seattle, where I helped patients manage and adhere to expensive HIV, Transplant and Oncology medications. Specialty Pharmacy was a great adventure, and I learned about specialty medications, how to support patients taking those medications, and how to maintain an expensive inventory. In 2014, I joined Bartell Drugs where I helped manage the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) relationships and contracts. I also built relationships and supported Pharmacy Technicians at the Bartell Pharmacy locations. This experience gave me a high-level view of how important community pharmacies, like Bartells, are in supporting patients’ health and well-being.  Pharmacy continues to be the most trusted and most accessible healthcare setting.