Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

Certified Pharmacy Technician jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand across retail pharmacy chains, large health systems, hospital inpatient pharmacies, and specialty and compounding settings, with openings at every level from entry-level technician to lead and IV-certified roles. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the primary hiring hubs, where employers such as UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Giant Food Stores maintain ongoing certified pharmacy technician needs. Sterile compounding, specialty pharmacy, and oncology support are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top employerWalmart
Top cityYork, PA
Cities hiring36
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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WellSpan Health
Outpatient Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician (Floater) - Full-Time -
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Outpatient Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician (Floater) - Full-Time -
WellSpan Health
York, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
Pharmacy Technician Certification
10,000+

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Walgreens
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Added 1d ago
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
McMurray, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$17 - $21/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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Walgreens
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Added 2d ago
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$17.5 - $21/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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Walgreens
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Butler, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$17.5 - $21/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Full Time / Days - Honickman Center
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Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
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Certified Pharmacy Technician - Full Time / Days - Honickman Center
Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
PTCB Certification
5,001-10,000

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Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

York
6 jobs
Philadelphia
5 jobs
Allentown
3 jobs
West Chester
3 jobs
Exton
2 jobs
Imperial
2 jobs
Erie
1 job
Enola
1 job
Muncy
1 job

Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Walmart
Walmart9 open roles
Walgreens
Walgreens9 open roles
The GIANT Company
The GIANT Company9 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified pharmacy technician jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Pennsylvania pharmacy technician registration issued by the State Board of Pharmacy
  • Current PTCB or ExCPT national certification or eligibility to obtain it
  • Experience processing and verifying prescriptions in a retail or clinical pharmacy setting
  • Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Meditech
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measuring, labeling, and packaging medications
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment

Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a certified pharmacy technician in Pennsylvania?

You must register with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy before working as a pharmacy technician in the state. Registration requires completing a board-approved training program or an equivalent combination of education and on-the-job training, followed by passing a national certification exam such as the PTCB or ExCPT. Most Pennsylvania employers expect candidates to hold or be actively pursuing national certification alongside their state registration.

Which companies hire certified pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring certified pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania right now include Walmart, Walgreens, and The GIANT Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems, retail pharmacy chains, and specialty pharmacy operators maintain some of the most consistent hiring volumes for this role in the region.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most certified pharmacy technician jobs?

York, Philadelphia, and Allentown have the most certified pharmacy technician openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives the highest volume through its concentration of major health systems, academic medical centers, and retail pharmacy corridors, while Pittsburgh's anchor institutions like UPMC and Highmark Health generate steady demand, and Allentown benefits from regional hospital growth and a dense suburban retail pharmacy presence.

Are there remote certified pharmacy technician jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of certified pharmacy technician openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, dispensing-focused nature of most pharmacy technician work. The roles most likely to have a remote or hybrid component are specialty pharmacy patient care coordination, prior authorization support, and prescription data entry positions that do not require direct medication handling.

How can I get hired as a certified pharmacy technician in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to paid pharmacy technician trainee or apprenticeship programs at large Pennsylvania retail and health-system employers, which hire candidates without prior experience and provide on-the-job training toward state registration and national certification. UPMC Pharmacy Services and Jefferson Health both run structured pharmacy technician onboarding tracks for new entrants. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as medical assistant, pharmacy clerk, or hospital unit secretary have a strong foothold, and completing a Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy-approved technician training program before applying gives candidates a meaningful edge.

Where can I find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly.

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