Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient (Full-Time/Fixed-Term, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services, including processing prescriptions, in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The technician performs functions allowed by the Board of Pharmacy under close supervision; work is checked before products are released from the pharmacy. The role begins with entry-level work for at least six months and approximately up to one year, regardless of experience gained elsewhere.

This position is based at Stanford Health Care and involves entering medication orders, using automated dispensing equipment, maintaining inventory, and preparing, packaging, compounding, and labeling non-sterile drug products. Pharmacists provide supervision and final checks. Employees are expected to follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE standards to support exceptional, patient- and family-centered experiences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of progressively responsible, directly related work experience, or a Pharmacy Technician Externship performed at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy.
• Current IPH (Intern Pharmacist) 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 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 applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• 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 to prepare and store medications accurately 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