Pharmacy Tech Info by State

State by State info about becoming a Pharmacy Technician, including licensing and training requirements in each state, schools & colleges offering pharmacy technician programs, and employment and salary trends for pharmacy techs.

State by State info about becoming a Pharmacy Technician, including licensing and training requirements in each state, schools & colleges offering pharmacy technician programs, and employment and salary trends for pharmacy techs.

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Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in Ohio

June 12, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in Ohio

Overview

Ohio is home to nearly 15,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, just under 4.5 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The Buckeye State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians opt for Ohio for:

• The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as Cleveland Ohio Clinic, Ohio State University Hospital, and Oklahoma University Medical Center

Ohio Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 12, 2012
Ohio pharmacy technician training programs

If you are interested in a career as a pharmacy technician, the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy encourages (but does not require) successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program. Although completion of a training program is not required by the state, many employers prefer candidates with an education and training. Fortunately, dozens of schools in Ohio offer competitive training programs that can help you sand out from the crowd.

Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in Pennsylvania

June 12, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in Pennsylvania

Overview

Pennsylvania is home to nearly 14,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, Pennsylvania’s impressive population of pharmacy technicians account for more than 4 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose The Keystone State for:

• The opportunity to work at more than 20 top-ranking facilities such as The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Hahnemann University Hospital, and Pennsylvania Hospital

Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 12, 2012
Pennsylvania pharmacy technician training programs

According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Department of State records, dated May 13, 2009, under the current law, the State Board of Pharmacy (Board) does not have the authority to register pharmacy technicians. However, pharmacy technicians must work under the immediate and personal supervision of a pharmacist. This limits the duties of a pharmacy technician to:

    • Transporting Medications (around the pharmacy or store)
    • Counting Medications
    • Maintaining Patient Files

Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in New York

June 12, 2012

Overview

New York is home to more than 15,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, around 4.5 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in the Empire State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose New York for:

• The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, NYU Langone Medical Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery (all are on the list of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals)

New York Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 12, 2012
New York pharmacy technician training programs

As of April 2012, the State of New York did not require a license, registration, or certification to work as a pharmacy technician. However, many employers do prefer applicants with a certificate, associate, or even a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy technology, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, chemistry, or other related field. A certificate or a degree is especially important when it comes to advancement opportunities and pay raises.

Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in Illinois

June 12, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in Illinois

Overview

Illinois is home to more than 15,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, around 4.5 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The Prairie State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Illinois for:

• The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as University of Chicago Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center, and Children’s Memorial Hospital (all nationally ranked in multiple specialties)

Illinois Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 12, 2012
Illinois pharmacy technician training programs

As of January 2011, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requires all pharmacy technicians to obtain certification. The following materials are required to make application for a Certified Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Illinois:

1. Application for Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensure. If the name shown on your application is different from that shown on your supporting documents, you must submit proof of legal name change--a copy of marriage license, divorce decree, court order or statement explaining change and stating change was not for fraudulent purposes.

Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in Florida

June 12, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in Florida

Overview

Florida is home to more than 21,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, just over 6 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The Sunshine State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Florida for:

• The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as Mount Sinai Medical Center, University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, and Florida Hospital (all nationally ranked in multiple specialties)

• Access to 207 other outstanding hospitals and the fourth largest collection of health care facilities in the U.S.

• Access to hundreds of quality health care and pharmacy technician training programs

• Employment: Florida has the nation’s third highest employment level for this occupation

Florida Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 11, 2012
Florida pharmacy technician training programs

The Division of Medical Quality, Assurance Board of Pharmacy regulates pharmacy technicians. While a degree is not required to become a registered pharmacy technician, the Board (managed by the Florida Department of Health) has a number of recommendations, plus several requirements, to obtain and maintain registration. One requirement is successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program. Keep in mind that earning a pharmacy technician certificate or degree will make any given training program that much easier. In addition, many employers prefer a certificate or degree, plus experience—especially when it comes to advancement opportunities.

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