Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs
Certified Pharmacy Technician jobs are open across retail pharmacy chains, hospitals, specialty clinics, and mail-order facilities, from entry-level to lead and supervisory roles, with specializations in compounding, oncology pharmacy, and sterile IV preparation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Heart West
Specialty: Cardiac
Schedule: Days | PRN
What You Will Do:
- Patient Advocacy & Support: Act as the primary liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and external pharmacies to streamline communication and resolve care barriers.
- Access & Navigation: Lead benefit investigations and prior authorizations, securing patient access to essential medications through financial assistance and community resources.
- Inventory & Systems Excellence: Oversee the lifecycle of our medications by managing automated dispensing systems, optimizing drug shortage strategies, and ensuring rigorous inventory accuracy.
- Collaborative Care: Partner closely with Pharmacists to develop educational materials and ensure all charges are coded and batched with precision to support seamless department operations.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
- One or more of the following required:
+ Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
+ Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Heart West
Specialty: Cardiac
Schedule: Days | PRN
What You Will Do:
- Patient Advocacy & Support: Act as the primary liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and external pharmacies to streamline communication and resolve care barriers.
- Access & Navigation: Lead benefit investigations and prior authorizations, securing patient access to essential medications through financial assistance and community resources.
- Inventory & Systems Excellence: Oversee the lifecycle of our medications by managing automated dispensing systems, optimizing drug shortage strategies, and ensuring rigorous inventory accuracy.
- Collaborative Care: Partner closely with Pharmacists to develop educational materials and ensure all charges are coded and batched with precision to support seamless department operations.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
- One or more of the following required:
+ Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
+ Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens871
- Walmart137
- Trinity Health24
- Costco Wholesale20
- Amazon16
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail1,033
- Healthcare & Medical Services145
- Education7
- Consumer Goods6
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified pharmacy technician jobs.
- Active PTCB or NHA certified pharmacy technician credential required
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Pyxis
- Knowledge of drug names, dosage forms, and pharmacy calculations
- State pharmacy technician registration or license where required
- Ability to accurately count, measure, and label prescriptions under pharmacist supervision
- Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining regulatory compliance documentation
Tips for Your Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Search
List your certifications prominently up top
Your PTCB or NHA certification should appear in your resume header or summary, not buried in a credentials section. Many applicant tracking systems screen for certification status before a human ever sees your application, so front-loading it keeps you in the running.
Match your resume to the setting
Retail pharmacy and hospital pharmacy value different competencies. Tailor your bullet points to emphasize high-volume dispensing and customer interaction for chain roles, and sterile compounding, IV admixture, or clinical software for inpatient or specialty settings.
Filter openings by pharmacy setting not just title
Job listings often use the same title across very different environments. Search by setting keywords like compounding, infusion, long-term care, or mail order alongside your title so you find roles that actually match your experience and the type of work you want.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified pharmacy technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for state-specific licensing questions
Some states require registration beyond national certification, and interviewers will ask about your status. Know whether your target state requires a separate pharmacy technician registration and be ready to confirm you hold it or are actively obtaining it before your first interview.
Negotiate shift differentials not just base pay
Pharmacy technician compensation often varies more by shift than by employer. Evening, overnight, and weekend differentials can meaningfully change your total earnings, so ask specifically about differential rates and which shifts are available before you accept an offer.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified pharmacy technicians?
The companies hiring the most certified pharmacy technicians right now include Walgreens, Walmart, and Trinity Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistent across retail chains, health systems, and specialty pharmacy operators.
How many certified pharmacy technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of certified pharmacy technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most healthcare support roles because most dispensing work requires physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote options are prior authorization processing, specialty pharmacy patient support, and medication therapy management coordination.
How do you become a certified pharmacy technician?
You become a certified pharmacy technician by completing a state-approved training program or accumulating sufficient on-the-job hours, then passing either the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or the NHA ExCPT exam. Some states also require a separate registration or license beyond national certification. Many employers hire candidates who are enrolled in a training program and working toward certification.
Can you get hired as a certified pharmacy technician with little experience?
Yes, many retail and chain pharmacy employers hire candidates with minimal hands-on experience and provide on-the-job training as long as you hold or are actively pursuing your certification. Highlighting coursework in pharmacy calculations, familiarity with drug names and classes, and any customer service or healthcare setting experience strengthens your application when your dispensing hours are limited.
What does the certified pharmacy technician interview process look like?
Most certified pharmacy technician interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your certification status and availability, followed by an in-person or virtual interview covering scenario-based questions about handling prescription errors, managing high-volume queues, and working under pharmacist supervision. Some employers, particularly hospitals and compounding pharmacies, add a brief skills assessment or ask you to walk through a sample dispensing workflow.
Where can I find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs?
You can find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your certification, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the same platform without being redirected to multiple employer sites.
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