Updated February 6, 2025
The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy requires technicians to complete an approved training program that meets the registration guidelines. Through nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician training programs, students receive … Read the rest
Updated February 6, 2025
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 7% from 2023 to 2033. California falls second on the … Read the rest
Updated December 9, 2024
The Texas Board of Pharmacy issues two types of registration for pharmacy technicians – the … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician’s role encompasses all the tasks that do not require the clinical judgment of a pharmacist. Some of the technician’s key roles include dispensing medication, billing and insurance, managing inventory, purchasing, repacking medication, compounding sterile and non-sterile products … Read the rest
Florida’s pharmacy technician certificate programs help health care employers meet the rising need for trained technicians in the hospital and retail pharmacy setting. In the last decade, the demand for pharmacy technicians has almost doubled as these professionals become indispensable … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians work pharmacy counters, attending to customers’ needs and dispensing medication. They work in various health care settings, from hospitals to retail locations, executing numerous tasks that don’t need the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Their primary responsibilities include … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician works under a pharmacist’s supervision to assist with activities not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Before taking up the role, you need to acquire a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice along with techniques for dispensing, … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians perform pharmacy-related functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. They dispense prescription medication to patients and give advice on proper use. They also perform administrative duties, such as reviewing prescription requests, consulting with insurance companies, following up … Read the rest
As a pharmacy technician, you’ll directly impact patients’ health through your service at community and institutional pharmacies. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing medications for dispensing and guiding patients through the prescription process while maintaining the highest level of customer … Read the rest
There’s an abundant need for experienced pharmaceutical-support professionals capable of dispensing prescription medications quickly and effectively. According to an Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of pharmacy technicians will increase by 5 percent between 2021 … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians are allied health professionals who perform various duties related to the preparation and dispensation of drugs under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Training programs, approved by North Carolina’s Board of Pharmacy, teach students how to … Read the rest
State and federal agencies and employers are recognizing the integral role pharmacy technicians play in the prescription processing system. Due to stringent requirements for training and certification, pharmacists are more willing to work with technicians and delegate tasks that they … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician career can be very rewarding. Pharmacy technicians work in a fast-paced environment, assisting the pharmacist with the distribution of prescription drugs to patients. It is one the healthcare professions that requires short-term training – most of which … Read the rest
There’s no slowing down in the need for pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in retail and institutional pharmacies. There were 447,300 pharmacy technician jobs in 2021. Approximately 22,400 new jobs will be added each year across the next decade according … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists with the provision of medication and other pharmaceutical products to patients. They also perform other routine tasks, such as labeling containers, counting tablets, and pouring, weighing, and mixing medications, according to prescription requests. Although they … Read the rest
Close to 72 percent of pharmacy technicians work in independently owned retail pharmacies, drugstore chain pharmacies, and pharmacies in department and grocery stores. The other 18 percent of pharmacy technicians find work in hospitals, mail-order and Internet pharmacies and the … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians perform inventory, process prescription orders, and assist in other technical functions of the pharmacy that do not require a pharmacist’s judgment. They are essential to the pharmacy’s workflow as pharmacists focus on patient counseling and other core responsibilities. … Read the rest
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed dining, shopping, travel, and the entertainment industries – among others. While most of the affected industries have been privileged to direct consumer activities online, the health care industry remains the most impacted as they manage … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians support licensed pharmacists by providing education, information, and other healthcare solutions to patients. They perform the basic tasks to prepare prescription requests, such as calculating dosages, counting tablets, labeling containers and dispensing the prescription after the pharmacist reviews … Read the rest
Employment opportunities for pharmacy technicians are expected to increase by 5% through the year 2031. The Bureau of Labor Statistics credits the expected growth to the demands of a rising senior population who use more prescription drugs than the younger … Read the rest
Training to become a pharmacy technician is one way to enter the field of healthcare. Pharmacy technicians work under a pharmacist’s direction to fill prescriptions and execute a host of other duties. Trained and certified technicians can work in a … Read the rest
With over 21.3 million jobs and counting, the health care sector is one of the largest industries. For several years, pharmacy technicians remain one of the fastest growing and leading occupations on the BLS list of top occupations. Kansas Board … Read the rest
Traditionally, a pharmacist’s primary role involved the preparation and dispensing of the medication. However, the increasing availability of new medication and changes in health care reform affect the role of the modern pharmacist. As they strive to keep up with … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician assists in the delivery of medication and other pharmacy products under the supervision of a pharmacist. Due to higher standards and stringent training and certification requirements, Iowa’s pharmacists demonstrate their confidence in their technicians by delegating numerous … Read the rest
Alaska provides a wealth of opportunities for pharmacy technicians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there were 650 pharmacy technicians in 2021 and the employment rate is expected to grow by 5% by 2031. Alaska’s pharmacy technicians earn a … Read the rest
New medications offering hope to those suffering with acute and chronic diseases make their debut on the market daily. The onslaught of new medications along with an increase in the number of middle-aged and senior persons requiring prescription drugs drive … Read the rest
The healthcare industry employs over 15.6 million professionals nationwide. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those numbers will continue to increase as the growing senior population places more demands on the industry. Pharmacy professionals, including pharmacy technicians, contribute to … Read the rest
As with most other healthcare jobs, the outlook for pharmacy technicians is closely linked with the aging population and developing technology. The continuous rise in the middle-aged and senior population along with new FDA-approved medications contribute to the positive outlook … Read the rest
Due to unprecedented growth in the medical industry, pharmacies in West Virginia and other states across the nation have become the preferred destination for individuals considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry. The demand for labor is especially high in … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians are trained health care professionals who support pharmacists in hospital and retail pharmacies. They prepare and fill prescriptions, dispense medications, manage inventory, and label supplies. The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy governs the practice of pharmacy in the state … Read the rest