Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient IP 500P (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)
About The Position
This entry-level position assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services, including processing prescriptions, in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The technician performs only functions allowed by the Board of Pharmacy, under close supervision, and work is checked before products are released from the pharmacy. Employees perform entry-level work for at least six months to about one year, regardless of experience gained elsewhere. The role is onsite at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto and is full-time with rotating eight-hour shifts. The technician enters medication orders, operates automated dispensing and inventory systems, maintains and documents medication inventory, receives and inspects deliveries, performs routine counts, resolves discrepancies, monitors expiration dates, and prepares, packages, compounds, and labels non-sterile drug products for final pharmacist checks. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of directly related experience or the specified Stanford pharmacy externship, and an eligible California pharmacy credential.
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, automated equipment, and technical equipment used in pharmacy.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
- Knowledge of how a patient's 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 the functional area.
- 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.
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, subject to appropriate final pharmacist checks.
- Provide pharmaceutical services in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations and under close supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
