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Pharmacy Technician Full Time

RochesterRegional Health

ROCHESTER, NYFull-time$18.5–20.5/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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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

Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician supports inpatient pharmacy operations at Rochester General Hospital by preparing and delivering medications, maintaining accurate documentation, and handling supplies and equipment. The role includes medication preparation under sterile conditions and non-sterile compounding. The employer is willing to train; a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant work experience are preferred, while national pharmacy certification is required within 18 months of hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Relevant Work ExperienceNational Pharmacy Certification

Full job description

Description Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Location: Rochester General Hospital Department: Inpatient Pharmacy Hours Per Week: Full-Time Schedule: Day/Evening & Weekend Rotations 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. KEY 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. 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. If hired before November 1, 2020, initial National Pharmacy Certification exam must be taken by November 1, 2021. Required Licensure/Certification: National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire. 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. PAY RANGE: $18.50 - $20.50 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQ3NTU0LjEwNDE3QHJvY2hlc3RlcnJlZ2lvbmFsY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

How this job compares

Set against the 13,680 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.5–20.5/hr
  • New York median$19–28/hr686 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,841 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 730 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in New York and 13,680 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 (2,627 postings).
Education
202 of the 13,680 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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