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.
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Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
The Intern of Pharmacy position is for employees actively enrolled as a student in a health professions education degree program with a college or university. The intern works as an extension of the pharmacist, performing duties related to patient, provider, and customer care under the supervision of a pharmacist. The intern has responsibility with care activities which may include (but not limited to) sterile product preparation, clinical interactions with patients and the care team, and performance of a majority of pharmacy technical operations.
Job Duties:
- Performs the job duties of a pharmacy technician I as needed
- Coordinate with the pharmacist to provide timely, efficient, cost effective, and appropriate pharmaceutical care to the patient while avoiding duplication and waste.
- Provide patient/provider/customer care
- Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care
- Participate in patient/provider/customer care activities that do not require the expertise of a pharmacist
- Prepare and label medications appropriately for distribution.
- Retrieve, review, and perform inventory management for medications and supplies in the pharmacy.
- Maintain pharmacy records.
- Perform housekeeping duties in the pharmacy in compliance with hospital and accreditation policies.
- Participate in the onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel.
- Complete additional projects or activities as assigned by their manager.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details:
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Skills:
Communication, Computer Literacy, Pharmaceutical Names
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
The Intern of Pharmacy position is for employees actively enrolled as a student in a health professions education degree program with a college or university. The intern works as an extension of the pharmacist, performing duties related to patient, provider, and customer care under the supervision of a pharmacist. The intern has responsibility with care activities which may include (but not limited to) sterile product preparation, clinical interactions with patients and the care team, and performance of a majority of pharmacy technical operations.
Job Duties:
- Performs the job duties of a pharmacy technician I as needed
- Coordinate with the pharmacist to provide timely, efficient, cost effective, and appropriate pharmaceutical care to the patient while avoiding duplication and waste.
- Provide patient/provider/customer care
- Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care
- Participate in patient/provider/customer care activities that do not require the expertise of a pharmacist
- Prepare and label medications appropriately for distribution.
- Retrieve, review, and perform inventory management for medications and supplies in the pharmacy.
- Maintain pharmacy records.
- Perform housekeeping duties in the pharmacy in compliance with hospital and accreditation policies.
- Participate in the onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel.
- Complete additional projects or activities as assigned by their manager.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details:
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Skills:
Communication, Computer Literacy, Pharmaceutical Names
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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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.