Pharmacy Technician - Transition of Care (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

2d • $35 - $39

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 Pharmacy Technician performs functions permitted by the Board of Pharmacy under close supervision, and work is checked before products are released. Entry-level work lasts a minimum of six months to about one year, regardless of experience gained elsewhere.

The role includes entering medication orders, operating automated dispensing and inventory equipment, maintaining and documenting medication inventory, and preparing, packaging, compounding, and labeling non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks. The position is based at Stanford Health Care and has rotating eight-hour shifts.

Employees are expected to follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE standards and contribute to an exceptional, patient- and family-centered experience through anticipating needs, guiding patients and families, and coordinating care.

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.
• Current 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 factors affecting drug activity and disposition, including patient age, sex, concomitant diseases, concurrent drug therapy, foods, and diagnostic procedures.
• 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.

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, subject to appropriate final pharmacist checks.
• Follow C-I-CARE standards in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

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