Pharmacy Technician, Community Campus

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Community Campus in Syracuse. The role involves handling medication inventory, IV admixtures, and collaboration with pharmacists to ensure safe, timely patient care.

The position requires NYS pharmacy technician licensure and a National Certification, or equivalent experience or training. Base pay starts at $45,500 yearly with shift incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS pharmacy technician license and National Pharmacy Technician Certification OR
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6 months of pharmacy technician experience OR
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience OR
• Successful completion of a military or other accredited pharmacy technician training program OR
• NYS licensed/registered LPN OR
• Associates Degree (or higher level degree)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store and maintain medication inventory and fill patient-specific orders.
• Monitor and manage automated dispensing cabinets and ensure timely, accurate refills.
• Complete medication histories accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare IV admixtures (hazardous and non-hazardous) under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist the pharmacist with monitoring and quality assurance reports.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to maintain inventory and prevent shortages.

Education

NYS pharmacy technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Associates Degree or higher

Military or certified pharmacy technician training program

NYS licensed/registered LPN

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

IV admixtures preparation

Job description

Pharmacy Technician, Community Campus

• Syracuse
• Allied Health
• Full-time
• Opening on: Jan 28 2026
• CG-Pharmacy
• State of New York
• TH Pharmacy Assistant, NSSL1
• PharmTech2026CGH
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital strives to provide comprehensive, seamless and innovative patient and family centered care. Our PHARMACY TECHNICIANS play a vital role on the care team in providing patients with the therapies needed in the right place and at the right time. Our mission is clear.

“We improve the health of those we serve through exceptional medication management, upheld by a culture rooted in safety, collaboration, research, education, and staff growth.”

We are adding to our Pharmacy Technician team to ensure that our patients receive the care they need around the clock. Can you help us? Here’s what you’ll do:

• Prepare, store and maintain medication inventory and use it to fill patient specific orders.
• Monitor and manage automated dispensing cabinets, ensuring timely and accurate refill of medications.
• Accurately and efficiently completes medication histories.
• Prepares IV admixtures, hazardous and non-hazardous, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist the Pharmacist with monitoring and quality assurance reports.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to maintain accurate inventory and prevent shortages.
• Represent yourself and SUNY Upstate Medical University in a positive manner focusing on our Core Values which Drive Innovation & Discovery, Respect People, Serve our Community, Value Integrity, and embrace Diversity and Inclusion.
• These roles will require you to be on your feet extensively as well as some occasional lifting of up to 30lbs.

How can you become a PHARMACY TECHNICIAN at SUNY Upstate? It’s easy! Candidates must fulfill one of the following to meet minimum qualifications:

• NYS pharmacy technician license and National Pharmacy Technician Certification OR
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification plus 6 months of pharmacy technician experience OR
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience OR
• Successful completion of a military or other accredited pharmacy technician training program OR
• NYS licensed/registered LPN OR
• Associates Degree (or higher level degree)

*Candidates who do not have their National Pharmacy Technician Certification and/or NYS Pharmacy technician license will be required to receive the National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18 months of hire and NYS pharmacy technician license within 6 months of national certification and will be placed on a temporary appointment until both are received.

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding service you’ll receive career guidance, training, and become part of a supportive team. Base pay rate of $45,500 per year, plus considerable shift incentives and benefits.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources