Newbie - Did Anyone Never Do Retail?

If you get your CPhT certification before starting an externship (if applicable) and getting a full-time job as a tech.. Would it be possible or even a good idea to skip doing retail and start at a hospital or compounding pharmacy? I apologize if this is a silly question but it seems like most go through retail first from what I’ve read. I’d preferably like to not deal with many or any actual patients/customers and stick to other tasks and communicating with prescribing docs, pharmacists, insurance, etc..

I’m getting certified through Stepful because I’m young and have basically no work experience.. it seems like a good way to get into the healthcare field since it’s been extremely difficult with no experience. My classes start on the 30th this month and it’s definitely not a necessity to not do retail but it’d be ideal for me, personally. This is something I’ve been genuinely excited about and looking forward to so I’m hopeful with that ambition I’ll be able to do really well! Any advice is appreciated as well, especially if you went through Stepful! Thank you all!