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The Pharmacy Technician Job Training Program is an opportunity for eligible candidates to earn a Pharmacy Technician Certificate through an employer-sponsored job training program facilitated by Novant Health, in partnership with UNC Charlotte.

Pharmacy Technician

 Job Training Program

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Employer-Sponsored Program

Free pharmacy technician training to enter a growing career field with great pay and benefits—a $4,000 value!

Paid Onsite Training

Paid, on-site training consisting of 240 hours in total at an hourly pay rate of $17.00. You will train at the Novant Health facility of your choice in Charlotte or Winston-Salem NC.

UNC Charlotte Online Training

Boost your resume's credibility by earning a UNC Charlotte Professional Certificate. Stand out to potential employers with the backing of this prestigious qualification, showcasing your enhanced qualifications and skills.

Get Certified

Receive a voucher for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Job Opportunities

Upon completion of the program and passing your certification exam, you will have the opportunity to apply for open roles at Novant Health.


This is a paid program for candidates who:

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Pass background check and drug screening
  • Complete 2 job-specific Cengage Work assessments with a qualifying scores
  • Have access to a computer and the internet

Eligibility Requirements

  • Received the COVID-19 vaccination
  • Successfully complete the online, on-site training and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Pass background check and drug screening
  • Complete a job-specific Cengage Work assessment.
  • Access to a computer and the internet
  • Must be COVID-19 vaccinated
  • Ability to train onsite at North Shore University Hospital: 300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030
  • Work at North Shore University Hospital for 6 months after completing program
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Pass background check and drug screening
  • Complete a job-specific Cengage Work assessment.
  • Access to a computer and the internet

The UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies (SPS) connects best-in-class learning experiences to learners seeking to upskill and reskill at any stage of their career, and employers hoping to provide additional education and training for their workforce. The over 200 programs curated by award-winning faculty and instructors are designed with flexibility in mind and most offer weeknight, weekend and online options for working professionals. SPS offers short-format professional credit opportunities and certificates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees that provide career advancement and in-demand knowledge and skills. For more information, visit professional.charlotte.edu

About UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies

About UNC Charlotte

Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 15 medical centers and more than 1,800 physicians in over 800 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's more than 35,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

About Novant Health

About Novant Health

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Forsyth Medical Center

3333 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston-Salem, NC 27103 

3333 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Presbyterian Medical Center - ALL SPOTS FILLED

200 Hawthorne Ln
 Charlotte, NC 28204

Presbyterian Medical Center - ALL SPOTS FILLED

200 Hawthorne Ln
 Charlotte, NC 28204

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