Georgia Pharmacy Technician Programs and Careers

How to Become a Pharmacy Tech in Georgia

If you are thinking of becoming a pharmacy technician (pharmacy tech) in Georgia (GA) then you will be pleased to learn that employment in the sector is expected to grow by 7% between 2018 and 2028.

The Bureau for Labor Studies (BLS) projects that an additional 31,500 jobs will be created for pharmacy technicians in the 10 year period.

There are currently 12,450 pharmacy technicians employed in Georgia earning an average annual salary of $30,240.

The majority of states regulate the role of pharmacy technicians either through certification or licensing or both. Find out about the requirements to become a pharmacy technician in Georgia below.

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• Georgia Certification and Licensing Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians
• Top Pharmacy Tech Schools in Georgia
• How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Georgia
• Georgia Employment Outlook for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy Tech Licensing and Certification Requirements in Georgia

The state of Georgia requires that pharmacy technicians register with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.

To work as a pharmacy technician in the state you must be at least 17 years old.

No formal training or certification is required at this present time.

Whilst certification may not be an absolute requirement in Georgia you can still obtain national certification which will be beneficial should you choose to move state in the future or should the requirements in your state change.

There are two national certifying bodies;

1. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB/ PTCE): candidates must have completed a PTCB recognized training program and be registered with your state licensing board.
2. The National Healthcareer Association Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT): requires only that you have completed a training program or have 1 years work experience.

Further details about becoming a pharmacy tech in Georgia can be obtained from the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. You can contact them on the details below:

Phone: 478-207-2440
Website: http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician Schools in Georgia

Top 11 Schools for Pharmacy Tech in Georgia
If you wish to become a certified pharmacy technician it is advisable that you complete an approved pharmacy technician training program. Below is a list of the top approved pharmacy technician training programs in Georgia.

Pharmacy technician programs are accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists/Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ASHP/ACPE) and also by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). There are 11 such accredited schools and programs in Georgia.

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Pharmacy Tech Salary in Georgia

The average salary for pharmacy technicians in Georgia is $30,240 – this is according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2018*.

This equates to an average hourly wage of $14.54 and is 7.5% below the national average salary of $32,700.

*The most recent salary data for 2019/2020 can be found here.

Pharmacy Tech Employment in Georgia

There are currently 12,450 persons employed as pharmacy technicians in the state.

The table below provides a breakdown of salaries and employment of pharmacy techs across the main towns, cities and non metro areas in Georgia;

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