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Pharmacy technicians (TTK or pharmacist assistants) in Indonesia: duties, STR and pay

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Indonesia's pharmacy technicians (TTK) are now called vocational pharmacy workers under Law 17/2023: a diploma, a lifetime STR and work with pharmacists.

Summary

Professional requirements: STR, plus an SIP where required Low scam risk
  • Law 17/2023 Article 199(5) groups pharmacy workers into vocational pharmacy workers, pharmacists and specialist pharmacists; job ads still often say TTK.
  • Health workers need at least a three-year diploma (Article 210), so the main route is a D3 pharmacy diploma followed by the national competency exam.
  • To practise, a vocational pharmacy worker must hold an STR from the Indonesian Health Council, valid for life.
  • Under Government Regulation 28/2024, prescription-only drugs, narcotics and psychotropics may be handed over only by a pharmacist on prescription.
  • Government Regulation 51/2009 on pharmacy work has been revoked by Government Regulation 28/2024.
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  1. What does a pharmacy technician (TTK) do in Indonesia?
  2. What do you need to become a pharmacy technician in Indonesia?
  3. What does a typical pharmacy technician job description look like?
  4. How much do pharmacy technicians earn in Indonesia?
  5. Which education routes lead to pharmacy technician work?
  6. Which workplace rights should pharmacy technicians check?
  7. What does a pharmacy technician's career path look like?
  8. What interview questions might you be asked for pharmacy technician jobs?
  9. Which job scams target pharmacy technicians?
  10. Where can you find safe pharmacy technician vacancies?
  11. Which careers are similar?

What does a pharmacy technician (TTK) do in Indonesia?

A vocational pharmacy worker, still often called a TTK (tenaga teknis kefarmasian) or pharmacist assistant in job ads, supports medicine services in pharmacies, clinics, community health centres, hospitals or the pharmaceutical industry. The work covers preparing prescriptions, managing stock and expiry dates, recording stock movements and giving patients basic information, working alongside pharmacists.

  • Receive prescriptions and prepare medicines with the pharmacist in charge.
  • Compound simple preparations following procedures and hygiene standards.
  • Manage medicine stock: receiving, storage and expiry date checks.
  • Record stock movements and prepare routine reports.
  • Serve over-the-counter purchases and give basic information on how to take medicines.
  • Keep storage temperature and conditions within the rules.

What do you need to become a pharmacy technician in Indonesia?

Law 17/2023 Article 199(5) says the pharmacy workforce consists of vocational pharmacy workers, pharmacists and specialist pharmacists. To practise, a vocational pharmacy worker must hold an STR from the Indonesian Health Council, which requires a diploma and a competency certificate and is valid for life (Article 260). Government Regulation 28/2024 Article 681 requires an SIP for certain health worker types, so ask the local health office whether your place of practice needs one.

Licence or certificate
STR, plus an SIP where required
Issued by
Indonesian Health Council, KKI (STR), and the regency or city government (SIP)
Legal basis
Law 17/2023 on Health, Articles 199(5), 260 and 263; Government Regulation 28/2024 Article 681

What does a typical pharmacy technician job description look like?

TTK or pharmacist assistant vacancies usually ask for a D3 pharmacy diploma with an active STR, careful prescription reading, stock management skills and willingness to work shifts. Some pharmacy roles also ask for experience with point-of-sale or inventory software. We wrote the description below ourselves from common advertising patterns. It is not a vacancy from any pharmacy or health facility, so there is no apply button.

General example, not a vacancy

We wrote this description ourselves from what job ads usually ask for. It is not a vacancy from any company.

Commonly requested requirements

  • A D3 pharmacy diploma or equivalent pharmacy education.
  • An active STR as a vocational pharmacy worker.
  • Careful at reading prescriptions and counting quantities.
  • Willing to work shifts in pharmacies, clinics, community health centres or hospitals.
  • Able to explain how to take medicines in plain language.

Skills

Careful prescription reading, Medicine calculations, Stock management, Medicine storage, Patient service, Record keeping, Working with pharmacists.

Ministry of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. An age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and it does not remove the chance of work, and the same applies to workers with disabilities. Law 13/2003 Articles 5 and 6 guarantee equal opportunity and treatment without discrimination. JDIH Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan JDIH BPK RI (peraturan.bpk.go.id)

How much do pharmacy technicians earn in Indonesia?

We do not show a figure specific to pharmacy technicians, in pharmacies or hospitals, because no data meets our standard: verified vacancies with a large enough sample, licensed data or an official role-level pay scale. As a floor, PP 36/2021 says workers with less than one year of service may not be paid below the minimum wage where they work, which is the 2026 minimum wage (UMK) of the regency or city.

Pharmacy Technician (TTK): available pay data (as of 8 October 2026)
Data Figure Notes
Pay range in KarirAman verified vacancies Not enough data yet (n < 30)
Average net wage of employees, Human health and social work activities (BPS Sakernas May 2026) IDR 3,624,569 reference for the Human health and social work activities sector, not specific to this career; net (after deductions) Badan Pusat Statistik
Minimum wage (UMP/UMK) as the floor IDR 2,317,601 to IDR 5,729,876 Lowest 2026 UMP IDR 2,317,601 (West Java), highest IDR 5,729,876 (Jakarta) Micro and small businesses are exempt from the minimum wage rules; pay there is set by agreement and still has a legal floor. Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)

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Which education routes lead to pharmacy technician work?

The main route is a D3 pharmacy diploma, then the national competency exam at the end of the programme to obtain a competency certificate (Law 17/2023 Article 213). Pharmacy vocational school (SMK) graduates do not yet qualify as health workers because Article 210 sets a three-year diploma as the minimum; they can work as support staff (Government Regulation 28/2024 Article 428). To become a pharmacist, continue to a pharmacy degree and the professional programme.

Which workplace rights should pharmacy technicians check?

Law 17/2023 Article 273 gives health workers the right to fair pay, health and employment social security, and occupational safety protection. Employers must register their workers with BPJS (Law 24/2011 Article 15), and Government Regulation 35/2021 requires overtime pay when you work beyond the applicable hours. Ask for a written employment agreement that states the contract type, pay and shift pattern.

Legal status: the Labour Protection Law was approved by the DPR and the Government on 6 October 2026 but has not been promulgated and its text is not public. Until it takes effect, the rules on this page apply.

Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat RI (emedia); Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan RI

What does a pharmacy technician's career path look like?

Vocational pharmacy workers usually start in pharmacy service or a pharmacy store, then can become stock or procurement coordinators. In the pharmaceutical industry and distribution, the path can lead to production, quality control, distribution warehouses or medical representative work. To become a pharmacist with full authority, continue to an S1 in pharmacy and the pharmacist professional programme; medical laboratory work is a different route.

What interview questions might you be asked for pharmacy technician jobs?

Interview questions for pharmacy technician jobs often cover patient safety, dealing with anxious patients or families, keeping medical records confidential, setting priorities, and your professional registration. Each example below comes with why it is asked and how to answer it. The Ministry of Manpower warns that an instant chat interview without formal confirmation is one sign of a fake job.

Republika (official statement via media)

General examples written by KarirAman, not questions from any particular company. How to practise: read the question, answer it out loud, then open the guidance to compare.

Questions for this field

How do you keep patients safe in your daily work?

Why they ask: Patient safety is every health worker's first responsibility.

How to answer: Name real habits: confirming the patient's identity, double-checking medicines and doses, hand hygiene and reporting incidents by procedure.

Tell me about a time you dealt with an anxious or angry patient or relative.

Why they ask: Calm communication helps care go smoothly.

How to answer: Use the STAR pattern: show empathy, explain in plain words and involve a senior colleague when the decision is beyond your role.

How do you keep patient data and medical records confidential?

Why they ask: Health data is highly personal and leaks harm patients.

How to answer: Explain that you open records only when needed, never discuss patients outside the team and never post or send patient data through personal chat or social media.

What would you do if you saw a colleague make a procedural error?

Why they ask: A speak-up culture prevents harm to patients.

How to answer: Say you would speak up politely at once if the patient is at risk, then report through the facility's set channel.

How do you prioritise when several patients need help at once?

Why they ask: The interviewer wants to see how you judge urgency.

How to answer: Explain how you identify the most urgent needs, ask colleagues for help and keep accurate notes.

Which professional registration documents do you hold, and how do you keep your skills current?

Why they ask: Employers in health care usually check your professional registration documents and training before you start.

How to answer: List the documents you actually hold and your latest training. Bring copies; show originals only for checking.

How do you make sure the medicine dispensed matches the prescription?

Why they ask: Medication errors can be dangerous for patients.

How to answer: Explain checking the drug name, dose and patient identity, how you explain use to the patient and when you contact the prescriber about anything unclear.

Common questions that also come up (12 questions)

  • Tell me about yourself.

    Answer in about a minute: where you are now in work or study, two experiences that matter for this job, then why you applied. Personal matters such as family status are not needed.

  • Why did you apply to this company?

    Mention one or two real things you learned from the company's official website, such as its business or services, and link them to your skills.

  • Why are you interested in this role?

    Pick two tasks from the job advert, describe similar things you have done, and say which part you most want to grow in.

  • What are your strengths?

    Name one or two strengths and give short proof: the situation, what you did and the result.

  • What is your weakness?

    Choose a real weakness that is not central to the job, then explain what you are doing to improve it.

  • Tell me about a problem at work or school that you solved.

    Use the STAR pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Focus on what you yourself did and what you learned.

  • How do you work in a team, including when people disagree?

    Give a real example of listening, explaining your view politely and finding a solution everyone accepted.

  • How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?

    Explain how you set priorities, such as a task list or checking with your supervisor, and give one example of the outcome.

  • Where do you see yourself in two or three years?

    Mention the skills you want to master and the responsibility you hope to take on, without promising things you cannot know.

  • What salary do you expect?

    First research the pay range for the role and the local minimum wage where you would work. Give a range, then ask whether the figure is gross or net and which allowances apply.

  • When can you start?

    Give a realistic date. If you are still employed, mention the notice period in your current contract so you do not break it.

  • Do you have any questions for us?

    Ask about the contract type, working hours, base pay and allowances, the next selection step and when results are announced. Ask for the offer in writing.

Warning signs in interviews (6)

  • The interview happens only by WhatsApp or Telegram chat with no formal invitation, or you are pushed to be interviewed on the spot.

    What to do: Ask for a written invitation from a company-domain e-mail address, then match the contact with the official website you look up yourself.

    Republika (official statement via media)Kompas TV (official statement via media)detikFinance

  • You are asked to pay for a test, a psychological test, a medical check-up, training or a uniform, or to book tickets and a hotel through an appointed agent with a promise of reimbursement.

    What to do: Do not transfer anything. The Ministry of Manpower says legitimate recruitment does not charge applicants.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Republika (official statement via media)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)

  • The interview is held in a hotel room, a private house or another closed place that is not an office, or the location keeps changing. An invitation to stay overnight, or any sexual demand, as a condition for being hired or for renewing a contract is also a warning sign.

    What to do: Ask for the interview at the office or a public place, tell someone close to you where you are, and leave if you feel unsafe. Sexual demands can be reported to the police or the local manpower office (Disnaker). If you are in danger, call the police.

    Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)detikBali (detik.com) (official statement via media)Medcom.id (official statement via media)

  • You are asked for a photo of your KTP or family card, a selfie holding your ID, your bank account number, an OTP code, a PIN or a password before any written job offer.

    What to do: Do not send them. OJK says never to give an OTP, PIN or password to anyone, and identity data can be misused for illegal online loans.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)

  • The interview invitation arrives as an app file (APK) or a link that asks you to install an app.

    What to do: Do not open it. OJK and Kominfo warn that fake APK files can read SMS messages with OTP codes and then drain bank accounts.

    CNN Indonesia (official statement via media)

  • After the interview you are asked to hand over your original diploma or other original personal documents as a guarantee for the job.

    What to do: Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents as a guarantee for the job. The only exception is a diploma or competency certificate from education or training paid for by the employer under a written employment agreement, and the employer must keep it safe and compensate you if it is damaged or lost. Otherwise, show them for checking, then take them home.

    Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)

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Which job scams target pharmacy technicians?

The most common trick is asking for money before you are hired, for registration, training or a uniform; the Ministry of Manpower says a recruitment fee is almost certainly a scam. The Ministry of Health has also warned about fake competency training for health workers that uses its logo. Watch too for employers who want your original diploma as a guarantee, which Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 prohibits.

Warning signs in pharmacy technician job ads

  • You are asked to pay a registration, training or uniform fee before being hired.Republika (official statement via media)
  • You are offered paid training or competency courses that use the Ministry of Health name or logo but do not appear on its official channels.Kementerian Kesehatan RI (Biro Komunikasi dan Pelayanan Publik)
  • The employer asks for your original diploma or competency certificate as a guarantee for the job.detikFinance (official statement via media)
  • The workplace asks you to hand over prescription-only drugs without a prescription or pharmacist, although Government Regulation 28/2024 lets only pharmacists do so on prescription.Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)
  • The recruiter claims to represent a hospital, a large pharmacy or an official body, but the vacancy is not on their official channels.Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)
  • The interview happens only by chat, with no clear selection, and you are told you are hired straight away.Republika (official statement via media)

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Where can you find safe pharmacy technician vacancies?

Look for vacancies on the official careers pages of hospitals, pharmacy chains or pharmaceutical companies, and on the Ministry of Manpower's Karirhub portal. Civil service posts, for example at community health centres, are registered through BKN's SSCASN portal. Match every ad against the employer's official channels and check the company in the AHU register. KarirAman does not list verified pharmacy technician vacancies yet.

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Which careers are similar?

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Frequently asked questions

Is a TTK the same as a vocational pharmacy worker?

Under Law 17/2023, the pharmacy workforce consists of vocational pharmacy workers, pharmacists and specialist pharmacists (Article 199(5)). Job ads still often use the older terms TTK (tenaga teknis kefarmasian) or pharmacist assistant for this position. What matters is that you hold the right diploma, competency certificate and STR before you practise.

Can SMK pharmacy graduates work as pharmacy technicians?

Not as a health worker yet. Law 17/2023 Article 210(2) sets a three-year diploma as the minimum for health workers. Government Regulation 28/2024 Article 428 allows pharmacy workers to be assisted by health support staff, so SMK graduates can work in a support role while studying for a D3 pharmacy diploma.

Can a pharmacy technician hand over prescription-only drugs without a pharmacist?

No. Government Regulation 28/2024 Article 922(1) says prescription-only drugs, narcotics and psychotropics may be handed over only by a pharmacist or specialist pharmacist, on prescription, at a pharmacy service facility. If your workplace asks you to do it, record what happened and raise it with the pharmacist in charge.

Does a vocational pharmacy worker's STR need renewing?

No. Law 17/2023 Article 260(4) says the STR is valid for life unless it is suspended or revoked. If your place of practice requires an SIP, it is valid for five years and must be renewed (Article 264). According to the KKI website, registration moves to SATUSEHAT SDMK from 12 October 2026.

Can a pharmacy keep my original diploma?

Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents, including competency certificates, as a guarantee for work. Hand over copies only and keep your originals.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

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