CPT Pharmacy Technician Jobs
Pharmacy Technician roles in retail pharmacies, hospital dispensaries, and specialty compounding labs can qualify for CPT when your program ties the work directly to coursework in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or healthcare administration. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must align with your declared major.
See All Pharmacy Technician JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 66+ Pharmacy Technician jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 66+ Pharmacy Technician jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Pharmacy Technician roles.
Get Access To All JobsJob Summary
As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, you’ll be a key part of our collaborative team. You’ll bring your skills and expertise to building a service conscious Pharmacy team that consistently looks to develop great relationships with patients. You’ll help us exceed expectations, meet needs and provide safe, accurate and efficient care in order to reach the best patient, Team Member and company outcomes.
Job Description
- Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
- Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification or Licensing Required: Eligible to obtain registration as pharmacy technician with the applicable state board of pharmacy
- Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
- Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age
Job Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and immediately acknowledge them with compassion and a smile at all pharmacy entry points.
- Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging and enthusiastically meeting or exceeding all patient needs, including processing orders in person and by phone, directing patients to products and merchandise and referring appropriate questions concerning prescriptions and over the counter medicine to the pharmacist.
- Maintain a neat and clean work environment in order to ensure that company and government requirements are met.
- Assist team members with tasks to ensure department runs efficiently.
- Use the pharmacy computer to complete all actions necessary in order to maximize efficiency and provide optimal patient care at drop-off, will call, drive thru, phone, filling and order receiving, including but not limited to: searching for patients and profiles, determining dates of fill and pick-up, determining prescriptions sent to Central Fill, quoting cash prices of prescriptions, checking on-hand counts of medications and entering invoices.
- Assist team on actions plans in order to improve outcomes using knowledge of all appropriate service and business metrics.
- Assist in the execution of all company initiatives and programs.
- Complete required training program and accompanying exams.
- Follow all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations, including HIPAA and Pseudoephedrine sales.
- Finalize sales using cash register according to established procedures, including the point of sale policies.
- Transcribe data from prescriptions accurately in order to generate a custom label for the customer.
- Assist with maintaining proper inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking and rotating drugs and other supplies per company policy and procedure.
- Answer telephone in a polite and timely manner, ensure accurate information is exchanged and the customer is satisfied.
- Resolve customer questions and concerns by communicating effectively with the customer and the management team and support staff in an efficient manner.
- File written prescriptions daily.
About us
At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.
Job Summary
As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, you’ll be a key part of our collaborative team. You’ll bring your skills and expertise to building a service conscious Pharmacy team that consistently looks to develop great relationships with patients. You’ll help us exceed expectations, meet needs and provide safe, accurate and efficient care in order to reach the best patient, Team Member and company outcomes.
Job Description
- Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
- Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification or Licensing Required: Eligible to obtain registration as pharmacy technician with the applicable state board of pharmacy
- Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
- Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age
Job Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and immediately acknowledge them with compassion and a smile at all pharmacy entry points.
- Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging and enthusiastically meeting or exceeding all patient needs, including processing orders in person and by phone, directing patients to products and merchandise and referring appropriate questions concerning prescriptions and over the counter medicine to the pharmacist.
- Maintain a neat and clean work environment in order to ensure that company and government requirements are met.
- Assist team members with tasks to ensure department runs efficiently.
- Use the pharmacy computer to complete all actions necessary in order to maximize efficiency and provide optimal patient care at drop-off, will call, drive thru, phone, filling and order receiving, including but not limited to: searching for patients and profiles, determining dates of fill and pick-up, determining prescriptions sent to Central Fill, quoting cash prices of prescriptions, checking on-hand counts of medications and entering invoices.
- Assist team on actions plans in order to improve outcomes using knowledge of all appropriate service and business metrics.
- Assist in the execution of all company initiatives and programs.
- Complete required training program and accompanying exams.
- Follow all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations, including HIPAA and Pseudoephedrine sales.
- Finalize sales using cash register according to established procedures, including the point of sale policies.
- Transcribe data from prescriptions accurately in order to generate a custom label for the customer.
- Assist with maintaining proper inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking and rotating drugs and other supplies per company policy and procedure.
- Answer telephone in a polite and timely manner, ensure accurate information is exchanged and the customer is satisfied.
- Resolve customer questions and concerns by communicating effectively with the customer and the management team and support staff in an efficient manner.
- File written prescriptions daily.
About us
At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.
See all 66+ Pharmacy Technician jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Pharmacy Technician roles.
Get Access To All JobsPharmacy Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pharmacy Technician job qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your academic program in pharmaceutical sciences, health sciences, or a related field includes a CPT-eligible practicum or experiential learning requirement. The role must be directly tied to your curriculum, not just related to your general field. Your DSO reviews the job duties against your program requirements and decides whether the position qualifies before issuing the CPT authorization.
Can I work full-time as a Pharmacy Technician on CPT?
Full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, is allowed but carries a significant risk. If you accumulate 12 months of full-time CPT, you permanently lose OPT eligibility for your current degree level. Part-time CPT under 20 hours per week does not count against your OPT. Most F-1 students in Pharmacy Technician roles choose part-time CPT for this reason.
How do I find Pharmacy Technician employers who hire F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It lets you filter Pharmacy Technician openings by employers with a track record of hiring international students, which saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering a sponsorship barrier late in the process. Hospital systems and large retail pharmacy chains tend to have established onboarding processes for CPT students, so they're worth prioritizing.
Do I need a state pharmacy technician registration before starting CPT?
In most states, yes. Working in a dispensing role without state board registration or licensure violates state law, regardless of your federal CPT authorization. Requirements vary: some states require a formal license, others require registration plus an exam like the PTCE or ExCPT. Start the state board application immediately after your DSO approves CPT, since processing timelines often exceed four weeks.
What happens to my CPT if my employer changes my work location or hours?
Any material change to the job, including a different work site address, a shift from part-time to full-time hours, or a new employer entity, requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO and an updated I-20. Working under changed conditions without a matching I-20 amendment is an unauthorized employment violation. Notify your DSO before the change takes effect, not after.
See which Pharmacy Technician employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Pharmacy Technician Jobs