Though computers help streamline a lot of the calculations pharmacy technicians used to perform, these skills are still required and are necessary for the job and for national pharmacy technician certification. (pharmacytechpros.com)
However, national certification will make you a more desirable candidate for employment, particularly by national pharmacy chains. (pharmacytechpros.com)
Some employers do favor pharmacy technicians to be certified with a local or national pharmacy board, like paying a fee or passing a standard examination. (jobdescriptionandresumeexamples.com)