Pharmacy Technician, Downtown

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

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support patient care around the clock. You will prepare, store and maintain medication inventory, fill patient orders, and monitor automated dispensing cabinets under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a NYS pharmacy technician license and National Certification, or equivalent experience or training; candidates lacking certification may obtain it within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS pharmacy technician license and National Certification.
• Alternative qualifications include 6 months of experience or 1 year of experience.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program also meets minimums.
• New hires may need to obtain national certification within 18 months and NY license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store and maintain medication inventory and fill patient orders.
• Monitor automated dispensing cabinets and ensure timely refills.
• Complete medication histories accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist pharmacist with QA reports and collaborate with care team.
• Maintain inventory and prevent shortages while upholding SUNY Upstate core values.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

NYS Pharmacy Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Associates Degree (or higher)

Military or accredited technician training program

NYS Licensed/Registered LPN

Job description

Pharmacy Technician, Downtown

• Syracuse
• Allied Health
• Full-time
• Opening on: Jan 28 2026
• Pharmacy-DT
• State of New York
• TH Pharmacy Assistant, NSSL1
• PharmTech2026DT
• 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 that inventory 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