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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN JOBS IN MONTANA - PHARMACY TECH REGISTRATION / LICENSURE INFORMATION
Pharmacy Technician Registration in MONTANA is governed by the Montana State Board of Pharmacy. License Information for Montana Pharmacy Technicians
Requirements
1. Be at least 18 years of age. 2. A high school diploma, or equivalent. 3. Be of good moral character. 4. Be certified by PTCB or another approved certifying agency. A technician who has not yet passed the PTCB certification may register as a Technician-in-Training. That registration is is $40 and is good for 18 months. This registration is not renewable. 5. No pharmacist whose license has been denied, revoked, suspended or restricted for disciplinary purposes is eligible to become registered as a pharmacy technician.
Renewal
Licenses expire on June 30 of each year, and may be renewed upon payment of a fee, and proof proof of current PTCB Certification.
Fees
Original certification $40 Renewal fee $25
For more details contact:
Montana Board of Pharmacy
301 South Park, 4th Floor PO Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513 (406)841-2356 dlibsdpha@mt.gov
Occupational Information
Current Employment
In Montana, about 723 pharmacy technicians are licensed in this medium-sized occupation with 175 technicians holding a training license. Nationally, about 211,000 pharmacy technicians work in this medium-sized occupation. About one-half work in retail drug stores. Major employers: Retail drug stores Hospitals Grocery stores Department stores
Wages
In Montana, the median wage for pharmacy technicians is $2,073 per month ($11.96 per hour). Half earn between $1,782 and $2,340 per month (10.28 and $13.50 per hour). MSA wages are as follows: Yellowstone County MSA $2,090 per month ($12.06 per hour). Half earn between $1,848 and $2,335 per month ($10.66 and $13.47 per hour). Cascade County MSA $2,075 per month ($11.97 per hour). Half earn between $1,877 and $2,259 per month ($10.83 and $13.03 per hour). Missoula County MSA $2,094 per month ($12.08 per hour). Half earn between $1,749 and $2,527 per month ($10.09 and $14.58 per hour). Nationally, the median wage for pharmacy technicians is $1,950 per month ($11.26 per hour). Half of all pharmacy technicians earn between $1,610 and $2,400 per month ($9.29 and $13.83 per hour). Wages vary by shift, employer, and the technician's level of training. Technicians may receive higher wages for working evenings or weekends. Certified technicians may earn more. Full-time pharmacy technicians usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Those who work part time may not receive benefits.
Outlook
In Montana, employment for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow much faster than the statewide average for all occupations through 2012. Nationally, the number of jobs for pharmacy technicians is expected to increase faster than average through the year 2012. Much of the increase in jobs for pharmacy technicians will be due to the growing number of middle-aged and elderly people. These groups tend to use more prescription drugs than younger people. In addition, insurance companies and pharmacies are concerned about costs. They will rely on technicians to perform tasks once done by pharmacists. This trend will also increase the number of jobs for technicians. Job opportunities will be good, especially for technicians who have formal training or previous experience. Please send us a resume to (rxrecruiters@rxrecruiters.com) or fill out our database resume builder for more information, We will contact you if a Montana pharmacy technicican position becomes available that would be desirable for you!
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