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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmacist rph in Rochester, NY is $60.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.24 and $66.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pharmacist Rph vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectPharmacist RphPharmacy Technician
CredentialsDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or RPh licenseHigh school diploma or equivalent, certification varies
Work EnvironmentCommunity, hospital, or clinical pharmaciesRetail, hospital, or long-term care settings
Job ResponsibilitiesDispensing medications, patient counseling, clinical decisionsAssisting pharmacists, preparing prescriptions, inventory management

The main difference between Pharmacist Rph and Pharmacy Technician lies in their education, responsibilities, and scope of practice. Pharmacists Rph hold advanced degrees and licenses, allowing them to make clinical decisions and counsel patients, while pharmacy technicians support pharmacists with dispensing and administrative tasks. Both roles are essential in pharmacy operations but differ significantly in qualifications and duties.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacist Rph job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,012 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, NY • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


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Job description

Job Title: Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Department: Infusion Pharmacy
Location: Rochester Regional Health Home Infusion Pharmacy
(2975 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Bldg. 200, Suite 230)
Rochester, NY 14623
Hours Per Week: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p
Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician - Specialist assists Pharmacists with pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and recordkeeping functions in the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies to patients of all ages, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The PhT Specialist works in a specialized area of Pharmacy (i.e. IV room, Narcotic Vault, or OR setting) and provides advanced knowledge and experience to that area of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Answers and triages telephone calls, referring any drug information questions to the Pharmacist
  • Operates computerized data systems.
  • Fills and documents medication orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Take an advanced role in inventory control including ordering, stock rotation, and return of outdated medications.
  • Prepares and delivers unit dose medications.
  • Follows written procedures to manufacture compounds (solutions, creams, oral syringes, etc.)
  • Manage preparation and delivery of medication primarily in an OR, Narcotic, or IV room setting.
  • Participates in process improvement initiatives, safety initiatives and/or helps to identify methods/ideas to improve upon current policies.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs ADMs
  • During evenings, overnights and weekend/holidays, problem solve any scheduling issues for that shift and works with RPh to problem solve any other issues that arise during the shift
  • May be asked to transport medications.
  • May be expected to assume lead in all Purchasing functions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with inter- and intra-departmental staff, patients, and visitors
  • Pursuing additional certifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 6 months of experience within pharmacy service line.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills
  • National Pharmacy Technician Certification. If hired on or before December 5, 2021 must register by Feb. 28, 2022.
  • NYS OOP Registered Pharmacy Technician. If hired on or before December 5, 2021 must register by June 30, 2022.

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EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$20.00 - $25.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14623
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.

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