Benjamin Said:

Pharm tech qualifications for nj undergrad?

We Answered:

New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Affairs
Board of Pharmacy
124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 45013
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6450
Requirements for Registration
To be eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician in the state of New Jersey an individual must:
1) be at least 18 years of age;
2) possess a high school diploma or its equivalent **
3) be proficient in written or spoken English
4) complete application and submit fees:
a) nonrefundable application fee of $50 and
b) registration fee
• for applications submitted September 1, 2009 thru May 31, 2010 the registration fee is $35
• for applications submitted June 1, 2010 thru August 31, 2011 the registration fee is $70
5) undergo a criminal history background check
** As provided in N.J.A.C. 13:39–6.6(d), all persons who were employed as a pharmacy technician as of September 4, 2007 will
be exempt from the requirement to possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Criminal History Background Check
1) N.J.S.A. 45:1-28 requires that all applicants undergo a criminal history background check as a condition for licensure.
2) The “Certification and Authorization Form for a Criminal History Background Check” is included as part of your
application.
3) You must complete and submit this form as part of your application; upon submission of this form you will be forwarded
information regarding the necessary steps to be taken for fingerprinting.
4) Criminal history reports generated for or by another agency or employer are not acceptable to satisfy this requirement.
5) Your license will not be issued until the complete results of the background check have been received and reviewed.
6) Reports of criminal history will require the applicant to submit additional documentation for review by the Board.
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Affairs
Board of Pharmacy
124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 45013
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6450

Lonnie Said:

Can I be a Pharmacy Tech after completing PTI?

We Answered:

Most states do not require that you pass the PTCE. The state will conduct a background check. You will not be granted an automatic license like most people. The rule about taking the exam says one must be convicted of a felony and it doesn't say anything about being arrested.

Samantha Said:

How can I become a pharmacy tech?

We Answered:

I was a pharmacy tech before going to pharmacy school, and yes it helped get in and while I was in school. I designed a website to help people become pharmacy technicians it is at http://www.pharmacytechnicianhq.com/. The first thing you need to do is figure out your state's requirements. If you are lucky, you can get by with just national certification. Check out the certification page for the best way to do this. Let me know if you have questions and best of luck.

Brittany Said:

pharmacy tech in a hospital?

We Answered:

Hospitals usually look for at least 1 - 3 years of retail experience when hiring techs. I have never heard of any tech working in a hospital who hadn't been in retail for at least a year first.

Clifford Said:

Is there a educational requirement for a pharmacy tech certification or just a test?

We Answered:

you can just take the test if you are working, in a pharmacy for example.....that's what I did. I was working at Walgreens..and they paid for the test. I didn't take any classes...but they gave me some information to review...

FYI: it's not a high paying job if you are considering this as a career....retail you'll probably make about $10/hr certified..and in a hospital...maybe 12-14.