In Europe you do

Often, there will only be one pharmacist and everyone else will be pharma techs. I think it depends on your state what education the techs need to have. But there are definitely just certification programs (less than a year long) rather than full blown degrees for it.

Edit: https://www.stepful.com/post/pharmacy-technician-license-requirements-by-state

Some states just require a high school diploma/GED.

Whoops, by helmed, I meant most of the customer facing techs. Not the actual pharmacist.