Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Precise Prep & Inventory

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for day shift. You will support pharmacists by processing prescriptions under supervision and handling inventory in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and California licensure or intern pharmacist status, with at least six months of related experience or an externship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related work experience or Pharmacy Technician externship required.
• CA Pharmacy Technician license or Intern Pharmacist status required.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy system under supervision.
• Operate automated dispensing equipment for accurate prep and storage.
• Maintain inventory and place stock replacement orders.
• Receive and inspect stock deliveries for accuracy.
• Perform routine counts, reconcile discrepancies, and update records.
• Operate and maintain automated inventory/dispensing machines.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove expired items.
• Prepare, package, label non-sterile drug products with pharmacist checks.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Inventory management

Computer systems

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician

IPH - Intern Pharmacist

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for day shift. You will support pharmacists by processing prescriptions under supervision and handling inventory in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and California licensure or intern pharmacist status, with at least six months of related experience or an externship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics.