Onsite Hospital Pharmacy Tech – Patient-Focused & Precise

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by processing prescriptions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This entry-level role involves supervised, hands-on work for about a year, with a focus on accurate dispensing, inventory management and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include entering orders, maintaining stock, inspecting deliveries, and performing routine counts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Six months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience or Pharmacy Technician externship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics required.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to pharmacy duties; familiarity with pharmacy terminology and procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy system and operate dispensing equipment under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory and place/receive stock replacement orders.
• Receive and inspect stock deliveries and ensure proper storage and accuracy.
• Perform routine inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies and update records.
• Operate and maintain automated inventory/dispensing machines and systems.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove expired items to minimize waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy terminology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by processing prescriptions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This entry-level role involves supervised, hands-on work for about a year, with a focus on accurate dispensing, inventory management and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include entering orders, maintaining stock, inspecting deliveries, and performing routine counts.