Pharmacy Technician Test

When looking to fill a pharmacy technician position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A content manager skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a pharmacy technician skills test?

    A pharmacy technician skills test is a pre-employment assessment designed to evaluate the skills, knowledge, and aptitudes that are essential for success, over and above any required qualifications or experience.

    The test itself is a simple online assessment, which can be administered to a large number of candidates at the same time. The questions are centered around the specific skills and aptitudes a pharmacy technician will need to complete daily tasks, and every candidate has the same opportunity to demonstrate that they can apply their knowledge and skill to job-related questions.

    For the recruitment team, using the pharmacy technician skills test is a straightforward way to narrow down a large candidate pool, providing results that can be used as quantitative, reliable data points for choosing the very best candidates who are most likely to be successful.

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  1. What is a pharmacy technician skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the pharmacy technician skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures pharmacy technician skills
  4. Pharmacy Technician Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the pharmacy technician skills test for pre-screening?

    A pharmacy technician does not have to be degree-educated, but they do need to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Each candidate can show that they are GPhC registered and have the required level of experience in their CV or application form, but it is not as simple for the recruitment team to be able to tell whether the applicants have the particular soft skills or their level of aptitude from a paper sift, and that is why more recruiters are using skills and job knowledge tests as a step in the process.

    Pharmacy technicians are responsible for accepting prescriptions and preparing medications, offering support to the pharmacist and maintaining details of inventory. The pharmacy technician needs to have excellent communication skills and a strong grasp of numeracy, as well as excellent attention to detail.

    The pharmacy technician will interact with customers, providing support and information about the proper way to take the prescribed medication, and they will also need to record information about each patient, adhering to rules, regulations, and procedures. Sometimes, the pharmacy technician will need to remain calm during difficult situations.

    With all these skills and attributes to assess, and the difficulty of finding the right information in a CV or even in an interview, the pharmacy technician test is the addition to the recruitment process that makes a real difference.

    Recruiters can immediately see, from the unbiased results of the assessment, which candidates have what it takes - and they can use the data to choose only those who reach or exceed the predetermined benchmark score.

    Given the skills needed to be a pharmacy technician are shared by many other roles, the test would be a beneficial addition to the recruitment process for:

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How our test measures pharmacy technician skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to become a pharmacy technician were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our pharmacy technician test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Predictor of job success

Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Pharmacy Technician Test FAQs

What skills are required to be a pharmacy technician?

Pharmacy technicians need to have excellent attention to detail and numerical skills to be able to accurately measure and dispense prescription medication, but they also need to be able to provide excellent customer service. This needs communication skills, including teamwork and negotiation.

What other tests can I use to pre-screen candidates?

The pharmacy technician needs to be able to deal with data, both confidential patient information and also relating to supply, inventory, and measurements. This means that they should be assessed on their numerical reasoning skills as well as their logical thinking skills.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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