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Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, NYFull-time$18.5–20.5/hrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.5–20.5/hr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National Pharmacy Certification Within 18 Months, required

Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician supports inpatient pharmacy operations at Unity Hospital by preparing and delivering medications, handling pharmacy documentation and supplies, and maintaining equipment and sterile or clean work areas. The role includes overnight shifts and rotating weekends. No prior qualifications are required because training is provided; national pharmacy certification is required within 18 months of hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication Preparation, nice to haveMedication Delivery, nice to haveSterile Compounding, nice to haveEMR Systems, nice to havePharmacy Information Systems, nice to haveNon-Sterile Compounding, nice to haveOral Liquid Preparation, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveStanding, nice to haveWalking, nice to haveLifting 20–50 Lbs, nice to havePushing and Pulling, nice to haveFine Motor Tasks, nice to have

Qualifications

National Pharmacy Certification Within 18 Months, requiredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent, nice to have1 Year Clinical, Retail, or Healthcare Experience, nice to have

Full job description

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Location: Unity Hospital Department: Inpatient Pharmacy Hours Per Week: 36 Hours, Full-time Schedule: Nights 9p-7a & Rotating Weekends

SUMMARY As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organizational skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensure quality patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Medication Preparation & Delivery. Process and prepare medication orders by repackaging bulk medication into individual-size packages; round to floors in an accurate and timely manner to deliver medication; add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions

  • Documentation & Reporting. Ensure concise, pertinent, and complete patient care documentation using the EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use the pharmacy information system to run reports and access medication data; receive and store incoming supplies and verify quantities

  • Maintenance & Sterilization. Clean and maintain the repackaging machine after use; perform non-sterile compounding and prepare oral liquids, creams, and ointments in a clean environment; measure and combine medication accurately with proper documentation; ensure proper disposal of medication

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • None - willing to train.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

  • National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with hospital staff, patients, and visitors.

  • 1 year of work experience in a clinical, retail, or healthcare setting.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $18.50 - $20.50 CITY:

Rochester POSTAL CODE:

14626 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,331 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.5–20.5/hr
  • New York median$19–28/hr688 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,628 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $19.50/hr, is 15% below the New York median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 731 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in New York and 13,331 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,609 postings).
Education
181 of the 13,331 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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