Pharmacy Tech Liaison - (Relief/Per-Diem, 8-Hour Day Shifts)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech Liaison assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Working under close pharmacist supervision, the position builds strong, credible relationships with patients, clinicians, and internal Stanford Health Care staff. The technician is located in a clinic and integrates with the clinic team to support patient care. Pharmacy functions are limited to those permitted by the Board of Pharmacy, and products are checked before release by a pharmacist.

The role prepares, packages, compounds, and labels non-sterile drug products for specific patients, assists pharmacists with advanced patient-care tasks, and addresses patients’ medication needs in person and by phone. The liaison also supports medication adherence, refill prescriptions, communication with the centralized Patient Service Center, and development of processes that improve clinic operations and patient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, three years of progressively responsible, directly related work experience, and a California Board of Pharmacy Technician License. Knowledge of Hepatitis C, infectious disease, and/or oncology is a plus. The role is a relief/per-diem position with 8-hour day shifts at Stanford Health Care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• California Board of Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Ability to adapt to change and ambiguity.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving ability and ability to identify solutions.
• Effective speaking and writing skills appropriate to the job.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use devices, information systems, automated systems, and technical equipment used in pharmacy.
• Knowledge of how patient age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods, and diagnostic procedures influence drug activity and disposition.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations, pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature, medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry, and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Hepatitis C, infectious disease, and/or oncology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, compound, and label non-sterile drug products for specific patients, with appropriate final pharmacist checks.
• Assist pharmacists with advanced tasks associated with patient care.
• Work alongside hospital clinicians as part of the clinic team to serve patients face to face and by phone.
• Handle patients’ medication needs.
• Conduct outbound therapy and medication-adherence checkups to help patients stay on track with their medication regimens.
• Secure refill prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively with the centralized Patient Service Center.
• Help develop processes to support smooth operations and patient care.
• Follow applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations and work under close pharmacist supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED