CPHT Jobs

CPHT jobs are open across retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, and specialty pharmacies, from entry-level technician to lead and supervisory roles, with specializations in compounding, long-term care, and oncology pharmacy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top stateOhio
Top employerMercy Health
Top cityColumbus, OH
Work type88% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Shields Health Solutions
Pharmacy Liaison, CPhT
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Shields Health Solutions
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Pharmacy Liaison, CPhT
Shields Health Solutions
Clifton Park, New York
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$62k.2 - $64k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Cheshire Medical Center
Pharm Tech Cert I (CPhT) - Retail Pharmacy
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Cheshire Medical Center
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Pharm Tech Cert I (CPhT) - Retail Pharmacy
Cheshire Medical Center
Keene, New Hampshire
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$21.72 - $33.67/hr
Associate's degree
501-1,000

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Shields Health Solutions
Pharmacy Liaison, CPhT
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Shields Health Solutions
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Pharmacy Liaison, CPhT
Shields Health Solutions
Albany, New York
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$62k.2 - $64k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Dartmouth Health
Pharm Tech Cert I (CPhT) - Retail Pharmacy
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Dartmouth Health
Added 1d ago
Pharm Tech Cert I (CPhT) - Retail Pharmacy
Dartmouth Health
Keene, New Hampshire
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$21.72 - $33.67/hr
Associate's degree

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Research Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - IDS
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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Research Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - IDS
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CPHT Job Market

Who's Hiring

Mercy Health
Mercy Health8 open roles
OptioRx
OptioRx5 open roles
Bon Secours
Bon Secours5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in CPHT jobs.

  • Active PTCB or NHA ExCPT certification in good standing
  • One or more years of pharmacy dispensing or compounding experience
  • Proficiency with pharmacy management software such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Epic Willow
  • State pharmacy technician registration or licensure as required by law
  • Accurate data entry skills with attention to drug name and dosage verification
  • Ability to handle controlled substance inventory, recordkeeping, and DEA compliance

Tips for Your CPHT Job Search

List your ExCPT or PTCB credential prominently

Put your certification acronym and expiration date in your resume header, not buried in a credentials section. Hiring managers scanning for cphts need to confirm active certification in the first five seconds of reading your application.

Quantify your dispensing volume and accuracy

Employers want to know how many prescriptions you processed per shift and what your error rate was. Specific throughput numbers signal you can handle a busy pharmacy without supervision, which generic phrases like 'fast-paced environment' never convey.

Target postings that match your practice setting

Retail, hospital inpatient, compounding, and long-term care pharmacies evaluate cphts on different competencies. Filter your search by setting before applying so your cover letter and resume language reflects the workflows and equipment that employer actually uses.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists cpht openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare specific answers about drug interaction lookups

Interviewers for cpht roles frequently ask how you flag a potential interaction before the pharmacist reviews the order. Walk through your actual workflow using specific software names and escalation steps, not a textbook definition of your responsibilities.

Negotiate your shift differential, not just base pay

Evening, overnight, and weekend differentials add up significantly for pharmacy technicians. Ask about differential structure, on-call requirements, and whether certification bonuses apply before you accept an offer, since these are often negotiable even when the base rate is fixed.

CPHT Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most cphts?

The companies hiring the most cphts right now include Mercy Health, OptioRx, and Bon Secours, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hospital systems and large retail pharmacy chains consistently post the highest volume of cpht openings nationwide.

How many cpht jobs are remote?

About 12% of cpht openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and most of those are in specialty areas rather than traditional dispensing. Mail-order pharmacy operations, prior authorization support, and telepharmacy supervision roles are the sub-areas where remote cpht work is most commonly offered.

How do you become a cpht?

To become a cpht, complete a high school diploma or equivalent, then enroll in a pharmacy technician training program through a community college, vocational school, or employer-based program. After completing required coursework or on-the-job hours, pass either the PTCB CPhT exam or the NHA ExCPT exam, then register with your state board as required.

How do you get hired as a cpht with little experience?

Apply to retail pharmacy chains that run their own technician training programs, since many hire candidates without prior experience and provide structured on-the-job preparation for certification. Highlight any coursework in pharmacology, medical terminology, or anatomy, and emphasize transferable skills like data entry accuracy, customer service, and cash handling, all of which carry real weight in entry-level cpht hiring decisions.

What does the cpht interview process look like?

Most cpht interviews include a phone screen followed by an in-person or video interview with a pharmacy manager or lead pharmacist. Expect behavioral questions about accuracy under pressure, handling prescription intake errors, and working with customers in sensitive situations. Some employers add a short data entry or drug-name spelling assessment before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to cpht jobs?

You can find and apply to cpht jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from pharmacies and healthcare employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification, preferred practice setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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