Pharmacy Technician I - Medication History (Full-Time/Fixed-Term, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

9d • $35 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services, including processing prescriptions, in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The Pharmacy Technician performs functions permitted by the Board of Pharmacy under close supervision, and work is checked before products are released. The role is entry-level for a minimum of six months to about one year, regardless of experience gained elsewhere.

The technician enters medication orders into the pharmacy system, operates automated dispensing equipment, maintains and documents inventory, and prepares, packages, compounds, and labels non-sterile drug products subject to final pharmacist checks. The position is onsite at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, and is listed as full-time with rotating eight-hour shifts.

Employees are expected to follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE principles and support an exceptional patient and family experience through anticipating needs, guiding actions, and coordinating care. Stanford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, or a Pharmacy Technician Externship performed at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy.
• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations, weighing, measuring, and documentation accurately.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work with devices, information systems, and automated and technical equipment used in pharmacy.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
• 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 functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for proper handling and storage of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry, and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice.
• Intern Pharmacist (IPH) or California Licensed Pharmacy Technician certification/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy system and operate automated dispensing equipment for accurate preparation and storage under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory and place and receive stock replacement orders.
• Receive and inspect stock deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.
• Perform routine inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and update records.
• Operate and maintain automated inventory and dispensing machines or systems.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove expired items to minimize waste.
• Document inventory transactions and maintain accurate records in compliance with policies.
• Prepare, package, compound, and label non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks.
• Comply with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations and perform duties under close supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED