What Do They Do?
What Do They Do?
Pharmacy technicians work under the direct personal supervision of licensed, New York State pharmacists. They assist licensed pharmacists as directed in the compounding, preparing, labeling, and/or dispensing of medications. A licensed pharmacist can oversee up to 2 registered pharmacy technicians simultaneously. Under Department of Health and Human Service Guidelines, pharmacy technicians can also administer COVID and flu vaccines under the supervision of pharmacists.
Where Do They Work?
Where Do They Work?
Pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care settings and in retail, including drug, department, and grocery stores.
How Much Do They Earn?
How Much Do They Earn?
Annual median salary: $43,268
Entry-level salary: $35,936
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Searchable Wage Database: https://dol.ny.gov/occupational-wages-0
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand
Pharmacy technicians are expected to grow statewide by 2% between 2022 and 2032, with nearly 1,600 average annual openings.
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Employment Projections: https://dol.ny.gov/employment-projections
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements
Pharmacy Technician need only to have a high school diploma or equivalent. A few programs have received accreditation.
For More Information:
ASHP/ACPE Pharmacy Technician Program Accreditation:
https://www.ashp.org/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board:
https://www.ptcb.org/educators/ptcb-recognized-education-training-program-directory
Licensure Requirements
Licensure Requirements
To be licensed as a registered pharmacy technician in New York State, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be certified by one of two national certifying bodies. Registered pharmacy technicians are only allowed to practice in the Department of Health, Article 28 facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic and treatment centers (clinics), and midwifery birth centers.
For More Information:
New York State Education Department:
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/registered-pharmacy-technicians/license-requirements
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB):
https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/certified-pharmacy-technician#get-certified
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB):
https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/immunization-administration-certificate
National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-pharmacy-technician-(cpht)
Education Programs
Education Programs
| Institution | Degree | City/Town | Region | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wagner College | Certificate | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES | Certificate | Wilton | Capital Region | Visit |
University of Rochester | Certificate | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Trocaire College | Certificate | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
Tompkins Cortland Community College | Certificate | Dryden | Southern Tier | Visit |
SUNY Oswego | Certificate | Oswego | Central NY | Visit |
SUNY Niagara Community College | Certificate | Sanborn | Western NY | Visit |
SUNY Corning Community College | Certificate | Corning | Southern Tier | Visit |
SUNY Broome Community College | Certificate | Binghamton | Southern Tier | Visit |
Suffolk County Community College | Certificate | Selden | Long Island | Visit |
Southern Westchester BOCES | Certificate | Harrison | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Rochester EOC | Certificate | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Rockland BOCES | Certificate | West Nyack | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Rockland Community College SUNY | Certificate | Suffern | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Queensborough Community College CUNY | Certificate | Bayside | New York City | Visit |
Orange County Community College | Certificate | Middletown | Hudson Valley | Visit |
New York University | Certificate | New York City | New York City | Visit |
New York Institute of Medical Careers | Certificate | Woodside | New York City | Visit |
New York Medical Career Training Center | Certificate | Flushing | New York City | Visit |
New York City College of Technology CUNY | Certificate | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
Nassau Community College | Certificate | Garden City | Long Island | Visit |
Mohawk Valley Community College | Certificate | Utica | Mohawk Valley | Visit |
Long Island EOC | Certificate | Farmingdale | Long Island | Visit |
Lehman College CUNY | Certificate | Bronx | New York City | Visit |
Kingsborough Community College CUNY | Certificate | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
LaGuardia Community College CUNY | Certificate | Long Island City | New York City | Visit |
Jefferson Community College | Certificate | Watertown | North Country | Visit |
Kenvic Inc. | Certificate | Flushing | New York City | Visit |
Institute of Career Continuity | Certificate | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Hudson Valley Community College | Certificate | Troy | Capital Region | Visit |
Dutchess Community Collge | Certificate | Poughkeepsie | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Concord Rusam | Certificate | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Clinton Community College | Certificate | Plattsburgh | North Country | Visit |
College of Staten Island CUNY | Certificate | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
City College of New York CUNY | Certificate | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology | Certificate | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
Binghamton University SUNY | Certificate | Binghamton | Southern Tier | Visit |
ABC Training Center | Certificate | Bronx | New York City | Visit |
Access Institute | Certificate | Kew Gardens | New York City | Visit |
Adelphi University | Certificate | Garden City | Long Island | Visit |