Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Jobs

New grad pharmacy technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or externship can matter more than a long work history. Most openings are on-site roles across Insurance, Retail, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like CVS Health, Walgreens, and Kroger hiring at this level now.

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Open roles1,010+
Top stateNorth Carolina
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Work type99% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Travel Pharmacy Technician – peridot, AZ
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Travel Pharmacy Technician – peridot, AZ
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Peridot, Arizona
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$1,400 - $1,485
Pharmacy Technician Certification
11-50

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Kroger
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Pharmacy
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Kroger
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Hernando, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Kroger
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Blacksburg, Virginia
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Pharmacy
$14 - $19/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Kroger
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Piqua, Ohio
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health600
  • Walgreens
    Walgreens248
  • Kroger
    Kroger37
  • Amazon
    Amazon11
  • Safeway
    Safeway9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance607
  • Retail302
  • Healthcare & Medical Services71
  • Distribution & Wholesale9
  • Education5

Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level pharmacy technician job?

Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a high school diploma or equivalent, state registration or certification eligibility, and basic familiarity with pharmacy software or medication handling from coursework or an externship. Completing a pharmacy technician training program, earning a PTCB or ExCPT certification, and highlighting any retail or customer service experience in your application gives you a clear edge over candidates with no healthcare background.

Which companies hire entry level pharmacy technicians?

Companies hiring entry level pharmacy technicians right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Kroger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, and mail-order pharmacy operations tend to recruit most actively at this level, as they can train new hires on their specific systems and workflows.

Are there remote entry level pharmacy technician jobs?

Yes, though most pharmacy technician roles are on-site due to the hands-on nature of dispensing and patient interaction. About 1% of entry level pharmacy technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these positions typically involve prior authorization, insurance verification, or call-center pharmacy support rather than direct dispensing work.

Are these new grad pharmacy technician jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior pharmacy technician roles alongside other entry level postings. A listing is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts an externship or clinical rotation in place of paid work history, or states that on-the-job training is provided, making it a realistic first role even without a long resume.

Which industries hire the most entry level pharmacy technicians?

Entry Level pharmacy technician roles concentrate in Insurance, Retail, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because high prescription volume, insurance processing demands, and patient-facing workflows create consistent openings that employers fill with trained but less-experienced candidates.