CPHT Jobs
CPHT jobs are open across retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, and specialty compounding pharmacies, from entry-level technician to lead and supervisory roles, with common specializations in sterile compounding, oncology pharmacy support, and retail dispensing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provides support under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. This includes: preparing medications to be dispensed, medication stock maintenance, record keeping, medication billing, and patient medication reconciliation.
REPORTS TO
- Director-Pharmacy
Job Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
License/Certification Required: Registration with the TN Board of Pharmacy required within 90 days of employment. State Board approved Technician Certification for CPhT status required
Minimum Work Experience: 12 months of previous pharmacy experience required; hospital pharmacy experience preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Basic math skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who is beyond his or her probationary period:
- Demonstrates proficiency with math calculations. Prepares/selects age appropriate medication for compounding, filling, and dispensing. Provides a double or triple check to Pharmacists prior to dispensing. Prepackages and labels medications into unit doses from bulk supply. Maintains accurate records including all regulatory logs. Appropriately prioritizes medication orders. Ensures equipment operation and maintenance. Compounded non-sterile preparations. Appropriate use of automated dispensing cabinets and the Pharmacy carousel including discrepancy resolution & billing adjustments. Demonstrates clean and organized work flow. Follows policy concerning medications with “special” requirements. All annual competencies are maintained in a timely manner and do not go past due.
- Restocks medication rooms with medication inventory, reconciles un-administered patient doses.
- Communicates supply and medication needs to Pharmacy Purchasing staff.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
- Resolves questions with the Pharmacist, Nursing service, and/or Physician.
- Answers the phone promptly and appropriately.
- Promotes and maintains professional relationships with other departments.
- Effectively trains new Interns or Technicians when assigned.
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
- Reads, attends, and acknowledges Pharmacy and Hospital communications.
- Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
- Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
- Minimizes waste by acquiring a complete understanding of specific mixing instructions prior to medication compounding.
- Stays aware of drug shortages and backorders.
- Provides par adjustment, additions, or deletion suggestions and checks for expiring inventory monthly.
- Bills and credits both departments and patients appropriately and in a timely manner.
Physical Requirements
- Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provides support under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. This includes: preparing medications to be dispensed, medication stock maintenance, record keeping, medication billing, and patient medication reconciliation.
REPORTS TO
- Director-Pharmacy
Job Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
License/Certification Required: Registration with the TN Board of Pharmacy required within 90 days of employment. State Board approved Technician Certification for CPhT status required
Minimum Work Experience: 12 months of previous pharmacy experience required; hospital pharmacy experience preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Basic math skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who is beyond his or her probationary period:
- Demonstrates proficiency with math calculations. Prepares/selects age appropriate medication for compounding, filling, and dispensing. Provides a double or triple check to Pharmacists prior to dispensing. Prepackages and labels medications into unit doses from bulk supply. Maintains accurate records including all regulatory logs. Appropriately prioritizes medication orders. Ensures equipment operation and maintenance. Compounded non-sterile preparations. Appropriate use of automated dispensing cabinets and the Pharmacy carousel including discrepancy resolution & billing adjustments. Demonstrates clean and organized work flow. Follows policy concerning medications with “special” requirements. All annual competencies are maintained in a timely manner and do not go past due.
- Restocks medication rooms with medication inventory, reconciles un-administered patient doses.
- Communicates supply and medication needs to Pharmacy Purchasing staff.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
- Resolves questions with the Pharmacist, Nursing service, and/or Physician.
- Answers the phone promptly and appropriately.
- Promotes and maintains professional relationships with other departments.
- Effectively trains new Interns or Technicians when assigned.
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
- Reads, attends, and acknowledges Pharmacy and Hospital communications.
- Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
- Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
- Minimizes waste by acquiring a complete understanding of specific mixing instructions prior to medication compounding.
- Stays aware of drug shortages and backorders.
- Provides par adjustment, additions, or deletion suggestions and checks for expiring inventory monthly.
- Bills and credits both departments and patients appropriately and in a timely manner.
Physical Requirements
- Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
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Who's Hiring
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- East Tennessee Children's Hospital1
Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CPHT jobs.
- Active PTCB or NHA (ExCPT) pharmacy technician certification required
- State pharmacy technician registration or licensure where applicable
- Experience with retail or institutional dispensing software such as QS/1 or Omnicell
- Knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 standards for sterile and hazardous drug compounding
- Ability to accurately perform dosage calculations and verify prescription information
- High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of pharmacy technician experience
Tips for Your CPHT Job Search
List your ExCPT or PTCB credential prominently
Put your certification acronym in your resume header and in a dedicated credentials line. Hiring managers scan for CPHT or CPhT designation before reading anything else, so burying it in the body text costs you callbacks.
Tailor your resume to the pharmacy setting
A retail pharmacy resume emphasizes prescription volume, point-of-sale systems, and customer counseling support. A hospital or compounding setting demands sterile technique, IV admixture experience, and familiarity with USP 797 and 800 compliance. Match your bullet points to the specific environment.
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.
Filter openings by pharmacy software experience
Most job posts specify a preferred dispensing system, such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Omnicell. When you filter or sort your search by these tool names, you surface openings where your existing software skills reduce your ramp time and strengthen your application.
Prepare for a skills verification step before the interview
Many pharmacy employers send a short online assessment covering drug brand-to-generic matching, dosage calculations, and DEA schedule classifications before scheduling an interview. Refreshing these areas in the days after you apply lets you move through that gate faster.
Negotiate your shift differential, not just your base pay
Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts carry differentials that can significantly increase your total compensation. In your final negotiation, ask specifically about differential rates for non-standard hours rather than focusing only on hourly base, which is often set by a rigid pay band.
CPHT Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many cpht jobs are remote?
About 86% of cpht openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since most pharmacy technician work requires hands-on dispensing in a physical setting. The remote share is concentrated in specialty roles such as prior authorization support, pharmacy benefits management, and medication therapy management coordination.
How do you become a cpht?
To become a cpht, complete a state-approved pharmacy technician training program or accumulate sufficient on-the-job hours under a licensed pharmacist. Then pass either the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or the NHA ExCPT exam to earn the CPhT designation. Register or obtain a license in your state if required, and maintain your certification through continuing education hours each renewal cycle.
How do you get hired as a cpht with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience get hired by targeting retail or long-term care settings that actively train new technicians on the job. Completing a formal pharmacy technician program, even a short certificate course, signals baseline competency. Highlighting any customer service, medical office, or data entry background demonstrates transferable skills that pharmacy employers value before hands-on dispensing experience accumulates.
What does the cpht interview process look like?
The cpht interview typically starts with a phone screen covering your certification status and availability. An in-person or video interview follows, where a pharmacy manager or lead technician asks scenario-based questions about handling prescription errors, managing high-volume queues, and applying HIPAA protocols. Some employers add a written or online assessment testing drug name recognition and basic calculations before or after the interview.
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 employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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