Pharmacy Technician Jobs in New York
Pharmacy Technician jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand across retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, specialty pharmacies, and long-term care facilities at every level from entry-level through senior and lead technician roles. The heaviest concentration of openings is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where large employers like CVS Health, Walgreens, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital maintain significant and ongoing hiring needs. Compounding, oncology pharmacy, and inpatient dispensing are among the most consistently sought specialties in New York. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Full-Time - Variable Department Shifts (Day).
In this role, the successful candidate under direct supervision of a Pharmacist and following prescribed procedures, assists in processing medications orders by ensuring medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered, charged for and credited. Prepares various drugs and parenteral products for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders. Maintains records related to drug use and charges for drugs. Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Skills
- Prepackages oral medications (i.e. tablets, capsules, liquids)
- Prepares parenteral products in batches, documents as required
- Stocks unit dose carts for delivery
- Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor
- Replenishes pharmacy floor stock items on Nursing units
- Affixes labels to appropriate storage container
Functional Skills
- Delivers medications to Nursing Units
- Answers telephones in a timely manner
- Assists pharmacist, as needed
- Replenishes pharmacy shelves with overstock from storage areas
- Checks assigned area of pharmacy monthly for outdated drugs
Clerical Skills
- Properly processes invoices and receivers
- Filing of appropriate paperwork for necessary record keeping
- Ensures all pharmacy charges are calculated and routed to appropriate area for billing
- Prepares label for medications
- Maintains records of drugs and solutions prepared for patients
Professional/Interpersonal Skills
- Organization of workload to meet deadlines and priorities
- Flexibility to redirect daily activities based on departmental needs
- Displays a progressive attitude with the ability to accept constructive feedback and integrate into performance
- Accepts responsibility for one’s actions
- Identifies and offers solutions to problems
- Assumes ongoing responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the department
- Participates in and supports collaborative decisions made by management
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the assigned pharmacy service
- Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify you must have a High school diploma or equivalency and Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure/National Certification (NHA/PTCB) or NYS Pharmacy Intern permit required.
Ability to operate PC, compatible with high school level.
Pharmacy Technician experience required, certification required.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and be a team player.
Ability to work and stand for up to 80% of work times, as well as to lift, push, and pull weights of up to twenty pounds.
Basic knowledge of equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served by the department.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
COMPENSATION
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $62,841.23 - $62,841.23 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
View the Pay Transparency Notice for further details.
INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Full-Time - Variable Department Shifts (Day).
In this role, the successful candidate under direct supervision of a Pharmacist and following prescribed procedures, assists in processing medications orders by ensuring medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered, charged for and credited. Prepares various drugs and parenteral products for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders. Maintains records related to drug use and charges for drugs. Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Skills
- Prepackages oral medications (i.e. tablets, capsules, liquids)
- Prepares parenteral products in batches, documents as required
- Stocks unit dose carts for delivery
- Receives and stores pharmaceuticals from manufacturer and/or distributor
- Replenishes pharmacy floor stock items on Nursing units
- Affixes labels to appropriate storage container
Functional Skills
- Delivers medications to Nursing Units
- Answers telephones in a timely manner
- Assists pharmacist, as needed
- Replenishes pharmacy shelves with overstock from storage areas
- Checks assigned area of pharmacy monthly for outdated drugs
Clerical Skills
- Properly processes invoices and receivers
- Filing of appropriate paperwork for necessary record keeping
- Ensures all pharmacy charges are calculated and routed to appropriate area for billing
- Prepares label for medications
- Maintains records of drugs and solutions prepared for patients
Professional/Interpersonal Skills
- Organization of workload to meet deadlines and priorities
- Flexibility to redirect daily activities based on departmental needs
- Displays a progressive attitude with the ability to accept constructive feedback and integrate into performance
- Accepts responsibility for one’s actions
- Identifies and offers solutions to problems
- Assumes ongoing responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the department
- Participates in and supports collaborative decisions made by management
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the assigned pharmacy service
- Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify you must have a High school diploma or equivalency and Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure/National Certification (NHA/PTCB) or NYS Pharmacy Intern permit required.
Ability to operate PC, compatible with high school level.
Pharmacy Technician experience required, certification required.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and be a team player.
Ability to work and stand for up to 80% of work times, as well as to lift, push, and pull weights of up to twenty pounds.
Basic knowledge of equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served by the department.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
COMPENSATION
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $62,841.23 - $62,841.23 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
View the Pay Transparency Notice for further details.
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Pharmacy Technician Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health207
- Walgreens179
- Kaleida Health7
- NYU Langone Health5
- Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services249
- Retail190
- Education13
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Science & Research3
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy technician jobs across New York.
- Active New York State pharmacy technician registration issued by the New York Board of Pharmacy
- National certification such as PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT preferred by most New York employers
- High school diploma or GED required as minimum educational qualification
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Epic Willow
- Ability to accurately count, measure, and package medications in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and familiarity with drug names, dosage forms, and interactions
Pharmacy Technician Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy technician in New York?
To work as a pharmacy technician in New York, you must register with the New York State Education Department's Board of Pharmacy before practicing. Registration requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Board-approved training program or equivalent experience, and a passing score on a recognized national certification exam such as the PTCB or NHA. Registered pharmacy technicians must renew their registration every three years and complete continuing education to maintain it.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in New York?
Pharmacy technicians in New York earn a median of about $43,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,540 for the lowest 10% to over $64,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacy technicians in New York?
Employers hiring pharmacy technicians in New York right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Kaleida Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's density of hospital systems, specialty infusion centers, and major retail pharmacy chains means consistent openings appear across both urban and suburban communities throughout the state.
Which New York cities have the most pharmacy technician jobs?
The cities with the most pharmacy technician openings in New York are New York, Brooklyn, and Queens. New York City dominates the count given its concentration of large hospital networks, specialty pharmacies, and retail locations, while Buffalo and Albany reflect strong regional healthcare infrastructure and university medical centers that sustain steady local hiring.
Are there remote pharmacy technician jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of pharmacy technician openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most dispensing and compounding work. The roles most likely to offer remote or telephonic options are prior authorization technician and specialty pharmacy call center positions, where patient coordination and insurance verification can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy technician in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program at a community college such as CUNY or SUNY, then applying for your New York State registration and sitting for the PTCB exam. Large retail employers like CVS Health and Walgreens run paid on-the-job training programs that welcome candidates without prior experience. Candidates coming from cashier, medical assistant, or home health aide roles often find those backgrounds open doors to entry-level technician positions in retail and long-term care settings.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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