Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Louisiana post a median of $22.88 an hour, the middle half $22.38–$24.79, across 8 jobs that state their pay. Pharmacy technicians employed in Louisiana earn a median of $21.35 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Louisiana requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician Candidate Registration, then Pharmacy Technician Certificate, from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
- Training: Candidate registration needs enrollment in a nationally accredited, board-approved technician training program (age 18), or a Department of Education pharmacy technician program (age 16), or a pharmacist's pledge to train (age 18). The certificate then needs completion of the program, or 600 hours of supervised practical experience (LAC 46:LIII.905).
- National certification: Required for the certificate: a board-approved technician certification exam (PTCB PTCE or NHA ExCPT, per the Board) must be passed (LAC 46:LIII.905).
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 82.7%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.86x · Clicks 42
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 78.0% · Stating an hourly rate 74.6%
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About the job
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Job Summary
Assists the pharmacist in the clerical, recordkeeping, order entry, and medication dispensing functions.
Minimum Qualifications
State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Intern License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Candidate License with successful completion of the PTCB. Obtain at least 10 ACPE approved education hours per year.
Physical Demands:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, handling/feeling
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, balancing
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found b y clicking here , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
From St. Tammany Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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