Entry Level CPHT Jobs
New grad cpht jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a completed externship or hands-on pharmacy training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Walgreens, Conduent, and Apertus Compounding hiring at this level now.
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Apertus Compounding, LLC is a 503B Outsourcing Facility, affiliated with Apertus Pharmaceuticals, located in St. Louis, MO. We are looking for a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to prepare compounded sterile products (CSPs) in our brand new ISO-5 cleanroom environment. This role supports all phases of CSP production under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), ensuring compliance with USP standards, state/federal pharmacy regulations, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
Responsibilities
- Perform aseptic manipulations in ISO-5 laminar airflow hoods to compound sterile preparations per batch records
- Execute sterile techniques including IV admixture, syringe filling, vial pooling, and API incorporation
- Maintain cleanroom and equipment cleanliness per SOPs; perform proper labeling and packaging
- Complete batch records and all documentation per good documentation practice (cGDP) requirements
- Support media fills, product validation, and cleanroom certification activities
- Track production schedules and contribute to Daily Improvement (MDI) boards
- Assist PIC with training development, SOP reviews, and team huddles with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Active Missouri Pharmacy Technician Registration in good standing (required)
- Active Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) through the PTCB (required)
- Minimum 2 years of recent IV Room and/or sterile compounding experience (required)
- Experience in cGMP (21 CFR 210/211), preferred, not required
- Working knowledge of USP Standards (USP chapters <797>, <795> and <800>)
- Ability to work in full cleanroom gowning for extended periods; lift up to 25 lbs
- Availability for weekends and overtime as needed
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level CPHT Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cpht job?
Start by earning your PTCB or NHA certification, which most employers require even at the entry level. Externship hours from a pharmacy technician program give you documented hands-on experience that makes your application competitive. Highlight any retail, customer service, or healthcare volunteer work on your resume, and apply to hospital, retail, and specialty pharmacy settings that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience.
Which companies hire entry level cphts?
Companies hiring entry level cphts right now include Walgreens, Conduent, and Apertus Compounding, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring is spread across retail pharmacy chains, hospital health systems, long-term care facilities, and specialty pharmacy operations, all of which regularly bring on new technicians and train them within their own workflows.
Are there remote entry level cpht jobs?
Yes, though most cpht work is hands-on and on-site, remote options do exist at the entry level. About 75% of entry level cpht openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically in mail-order pharmacy operations, prior authorization support, and pharmacy benefits management roles that handle calls, data entry, or claims processing rather than in-person dispensing.
Are these new grad cpht jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad cpht jobs that welcome recent graduates, junior candidates, and career changers. A new grad-friendly posting typically states that zero to two years of experience is acceptable, counts externship or training program hours toward the requirement, or lists certification as a substitute for a long work history. Look for language like 'will train' or 'new grads encouraged to apply.'
Which industries hire the most entry level cphts?
Entry Level cpht roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they have consistent prescription volume, structured onboarding programs, and a steady need to bring in certified technicians to support licensed pharmacists as workloads grow.