Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Children's Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication distribution, and inventory control in a high-demand hospital setting.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements while collaborating with pharmacists and clinical staff to ensure safe and accurate medication handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of sterile compounding or inpatient experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of non-hazardous drugs.
• Searches for medication orders in the EHR and processes returned/discontinued products.
• Assesses and monitors labeled items in medications kits for expirations and inventory.
• Triages inventory related issues and rotates products.
• Delivers medications to designated areas following safety protocols.
• Escalates issues to pharmacists and other departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Technician license (CA)

Intern Pharmacist license (CA)

Job description

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID: LP_00025939-2660059

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of non-hazardous drugs.
• Searches for medication orders in the EHR and processes returned/discontinued products.
• Assess and monitors labeled items in medications kits for expirations, and maintains inventory.
• Assesses documentations and triages and/or escalates when an environmental monitoring value is out-of-range.
• Distributes medications and trains new staff by auditing and/or providing just in time feedback for accuracy.
Triages inventory related issues and removes outdated supplies and rotates products.
• Performs drip rounds and processes drips in the EHR as necessary per SOP.
• Troubleshoots Patient's Own Medication (POM) issues, and communicates effectively with the pharmacists when delivery system issues arise.
• Escalates appropriately in a timely manner, issues raised by nurses, Information Systems personnel, maintenance engineering, and supply chain or any other departments.
• Investigates any narcotic discrepancies and resolves within their scope of practice as necessary and reports discrepancy to a pharmacist.
• Performs Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) pulls, destock and restock inventory, participates in inventory count of controlled substances.
• Delivers medications to the MRI area utilizing appropriate MRI safety protocols.
• Performs at least one advanced assignment, as necessary, including but not limited to, TPN Compounding, hazardous sterile compounding, and receiver function.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Six (6) months of sterile compounding or inpatient experience.

License/Certification

• Pharmacy Technician by California Board of Pharmacy
• or
• Intern Pharmacist by California Board of Pharmacy

KNOWLEDGE

• 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 local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $42.28 to $47.44

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.