Bethany Willis
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A freelance healthcare content writer from Connecticut, Bethany has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and is a Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience working in the healthcare industry.
There are good job opportunities for pharmacy technicians with formal training and certification. As there are various types of pharmacy practices technicians can work in community and hospital-settings the role and pharmacy technician job description varies depending on the environment worked in.Ultimately the main duty of a technician is to assist the pharmacist in providing […]
Continue readingA pharmacy technician assists pharmacists in dispensing and preparing prescription medication in pharmacies and hospitals. Their duties include counting and measuring amounts of medication to fill prescriptions, as well as compound or mix medications. Pharmacy technicians receive training through on-the-job work experience or by completing a relevant postsecondary education program. In many states, pharmacy technicians […]
Continue readingSo you want to be a pharmacy technician. Where should you begin? In the past, people were able to simply train under a pharmacist on location for a few months, and then begin a career as a technician. Things are different now. In most states, you will need to earn your certification in order to […]
Continue readingMany states require that pharmacy technicians pass an examination testing their skills before they can become certified and begin working. There are two big exams, the PTCE and the ExCPT. Aspiring pharmacy technicians can take either exam. Before registering, it’s a good idea to check and see which one your state accepts.Studying for the PTCE […]
Continue readingIf you’re interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, there is good news. Several states have no official requirements for pharmacy technicians. Ohio is one, and there are a couple of others. If you can get hired by a pharmacy, and do on the job training, you are all set. Other states, however, (like California, Georgia […]
Continue readingOne of the primary roles of pharmacy technicians is to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing prescription medication. They are found working in pharmacies and hospitals, and their tasks including counting or measuring amounts of medication in order to fill prescriptions and compound or mix medications.Although many pharmacy technicians receive on-the-job training or attend post-secondary education […]
Continue readingIf you’re wondering whether you need the official certification to practice as a pharmacy technician, you may have encountered some conflicting information. The short answer is that in some states certification is required but there are several states that do not require pharmacy technician certification. Whilst certification still remains largely a voluntary process, as of […]
Continue readingCertifying exams for pharmacy technicians evaluate an individual’s knowledge and skills related to performing tasks related to their position. Twenty-four states require pharmacy technicians to be certified (CPhT) in order to be licensed and legally permitted to work. In most cases, passing an exam is required to become certified. There are two certifying exams for pharmacy […]
Continue readingIf you are visiting this page you are most likely considering a career in pharmacy technology and are aware of the importance of attaining an approved Wisconsin pharmacy technician school in order to launch your new career successfully.There are several training options for individuals interested in becoming pharmacy technicians ranging from: certificate programs (typically less […]
Continue readingThere are several training options for individuals interested in becoming pharmacy technicians in West Virginia: certificate programs (typically less than a year), diploma programs (typically one year) and an associate degree program (typically two years long). Upon completion of an accredited West Virginia pharmacy techncian school graduates can apply for licensure, sit the national certification […]
Continue readingThe minimum educational credential for pharmacy technician is certification as this takes the least amount of time to complete. Apart from this there are diploma programs and the most comprehensive program – associate degrees – which can take anywhere between 18-24 months to complete but also offers you opportunities in more senior roles within a […]
Continue readingWashington is home to 7,330 salaried pharmacy technicians which means that 4.2% of all pharmacy technicians work in the “Evergreen State”. Aside from being one of the highest paying states for pharmacy technicians, Washington is also home to many outstanding and renowned medical facilities which makes this state a thriving spot for aspiring new trainees.Washington […]
Continue readingVirginia is home to 9,070 salaried pharmacy technicians, that is 3.1% of all pharmacy technicians employed live in the “Mother of Presidents” state.To begin with the state of Virginia requires the completion of a state-approved CPhT training program. Aspiring pharmacy technicians can choose from certificate programs (typically less than a year), diploma programs (typically one […]
Continue readingTennessee, the “Volunteer State” is home to 12,740 salaried pharmacy technicians and offers ample job opportunities for aspiring pharmacy technicians being the country’s second highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this profession.If you are interested in becoming a pharmacy technician in Tennessee, there are several training programs for you to choose from: certificate […]
Continue readingSouth Dakota, the “Mount Rushmore State” is home to 1,250 salaried pharmacy technicians and continues to offer ample job opportunities for aspiring pharmacy technicians.Becoming a pharmacy technician in South Dakota is a relatively quick process. There are two options individuals can take: complete a formal training program or obtain on the job training from a […]
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