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In Nebraska, pharmacy technicians must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Registration with the state also requires that you have not been convicted of any drug-related misdemeanor or felony within the past 5 years.
A pharmacy technician training course prepares you for the certification exam and your future job responsibilities. Stepful’s coursework covers essential topics like basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. It also covers medication safety, pharmaceutical ethics, and pharmacy law.
Stepful’s program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), a sign to employers that our students receive a high-quality education.
Externships offer crucial hands-on training. They provide the opportunity to work alongside pharmacists in settings like hospitals, retail pharmacies, and long-term care facilities.
Stepful has partner pharmacies across the country that offer externships. While students are responsible for securing these opportunities, Stepful assists them throughout the externship process, from finding a placement to completing it successfully.*
*Please note that students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m., to be eligible for externship support.
Nebraska does not require pharmacy technicians to be certified. However, many employers prefer or require certification for those they hire.
Stepful’s training program thoroughly prepares students to take the NHA’s ExCPT exam. Stepful students have a 75% pass rate on the exam, which is 12 points above the national average.
Once your training and certification are complete, you’ll be ready to register with the state of Nebraska and look for a job.
Pharmacy technicians in Nebraska work in many settings. There are even work-from-home options.
A quick search of job sites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter will show you how many job listings exist for certified pharmacy techs in Nebraska.
Stepful’s career support team helps students with resume building, job applications, and interview coaching to ensure a successful transition into the workforce.
Stepful’s Pharmacy Technician program has received accreditation by ASHP! American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is the only nationally-recognized pharmacy association that accredits pharmacy technician training programs in the United States. ASHP accreditation represents formal recognition of the high quality of services and care provided by Stepful’s Pharmacy Technician program.
While certification is not mandatory for pharmacy technicians in Nebraska, many employers prefer or require it. Earning a national pharmacy technician certification demonstrates competency in pharmacology, medication safety, and pharmacy law and can help you stand out among job applicants.
Should you choose to move from Nebraska, having a national certification could help you get a license and a job in other states.
All pharmacy technicians in Nebraska must register with the Nebraska DHHS. Registration requires completion of an application and payment of the fee.
You can see all the requirements and the application on the Nebraska DHHS Pharmacy Technician Registration page.
Pharmacy technicians perform vital tasks that support pharmacists and ensure patients receive safe, accurate medication. All pharmacy technicians work under a licensed pharmacist. However, the scope of practice varies by state.
In Nebraska, state statutes outline some of the permitted and restricted tasks for pharmacy technicians.
Here is a general description of the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice in Nebraska:
Under state regulations, pharmacy techs cannot:
In general, pharmacy techs may:
Healthcare is a growing field. The demand for pharmacy technicians, in particular, keeps increasing nationwide.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032. This growth is expected to result in approximately 47,400 job openings each year over the decade, primarily due to the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
Pharmacy technician jobs in Nebraska offer stability and opportunities for growth. As of May 2023, approximately 2,560 pharmacy technicians work across the state, which is 2.56 pharmacy techs for every 1,000 jobs in Nebraska.
Pharmacy techs in Nebraska made good money, with an average salary of $40,610 annually, or $19.52 an hour.
The highest concentration of pharmacy technician positions can be found in these areas:
With Stepful’s online pharmacy technician training, you can quickly gain the skills needed to enter this growing field and start a fulfilling career in Nebraska.
Professional organizations can provide pharmacy technicians with continuing education opportunities, career resources, and networking connections. Here are some organizations that support pharmacy technicians:
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