Pharmacy Technician - Medication History (Part-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

4d•$35 - $39

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America) What you will do: Collect Medication Histories: Gather comprehensive medication histories from patients, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and vitamins. Patient Interviews: Conduct interviews with patients or their caregivers to obtain accurate medication information, ensuring to clarify any discrepancies. Date Entry: Accurately enter medication information into electronic health records (EHR) ensuring that all data is complete and up-to-date. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview This position assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services (e.g. processing prescriptions) in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Functions include those allowed by the Board of Pharmacy and are always checked before the product is released from the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician works under close supervision. Performs entry level work for a minimum of 6 months to about one year (regardless of years of experience gained elsewhere). Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Enters medication orders into the pharmacy system and operates automated dispensing equipment for accurate preparation and storage under pharmacist supervision. Maintains medication inventory; places and receives 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, removing expired items to minimize waste. Document inventory transactions and maintain accurate records in compliance with policies. Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
Six (6) months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, or Pharmacy Technician Externship performed at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy. Required
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy
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 and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on 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 involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies
Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice
IPH - Intern Pharmacist or CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

Collect Medication Histories: Gather comprehensive medication histories from patients, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and vitamins.
Patient Interviews: Conduct interviews with patients or their caregivers to obtain accurate medication information, ensuring to clarify any discrepancies.
Date Entry: Accurately enter medication information into electronic health records (EHR) ensuring that all data is complete and up-to-date.
Enters medication orders into the pharmacy system and operates automated dispensing equipment for accurate preparation and storage under pharmacist supervision.
Maintains medication inventory; places and receives 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, removing expired items to minimize waste.
Document inventory transactions and maintain accurate records in compliance with policies.
Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks.