Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)
About The Position
This entry-level Pharmacy Technician position assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services, including processing prescriptions, in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The technician works under close supervision, and functions performed within the scope allowed by the Board of Pharmacy are checked before a product is released. Entry-level work is performed for a minimum of six months to about one year, regardless of experience gained elsewhere. The role is based onsite at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, and is full-time with rotating eight-hour shifts. The technician enters medication orders, operates automated dispensing and inventory equipment, maintains medication inventory and related records, and prepares, packages, compounds, and labels non-sterile drug products subject to final pharmacist checks. All employees are expected to follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE standards and contribute to an exceptional patient and family experience by anticipating needs, guiding patients and families, and coordinating care. The stated base pay scale generally starts at $35.10–$39.49 per hour; final pay depends on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
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.
- An Intern Pharmacist license or California Licensed Pharmacy Technician certification.
- 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 and 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 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 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.
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 for 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.
- Follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE standards to support an exceptional patient and family experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
