The Pharmacy Technician Society
Published: August 4, 2026

Moises Barnes

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Moises Barnes, CPhT


Moises Barnes

Pharmacy Technician Advoc Adv II
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Ascension
Austin, TX


Certification

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Number of Years at Organization

3

Why did you become a pharmacy technician?

I wanted to challenge myself and work in a new field.

How long have you been practicing?

Six years

What are you most proud of in your professional career?

Being able to provide care and assistance to critically ill pediatric patients.

What is your most memorable experience as a pharmacy technician?

Meeting several pharmacy technicians at my job who became very close friends and remain some of my closest friends to this day.

Why did you become certified?

I became nationally certified so I could work in Texas, as I initially worked in Oklahoma.

What career advice do you have for others interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician?

Don’t be afraid to ask questions when you don’t understand something. Asking questions will help you learn and grow as a pharmacy technician.