Onsite Pharmacy Technician I – Hospital Role

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

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in processing prescriptions and maintaining inventory under supervision. This entry-level role supports aseptic and non-sterile preparation and requires familiarity with pharmacy systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include entering orders, stocking, inspecting deliveries, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Six months of related work experience or Pharmacy Technician externship required.
• CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician or IPH intern pharmacist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enters medication orders into the pharmacy system and operates automated dispensing equipment under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintains medication inventory; places and receives stock replacement orders.
• Receive and inspect stock deliveries, ensuring 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, removing expired items to minimize waste.
• Document inventory transactions and maintain accurate records in compliance with policies.
• Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Inventory management

Medication order entry

Compliance with regulations

Customer service

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 is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in processing prescriptions and maintaining inventory under supervision. This entry-level role supports aseptic and non-sterile preparation and requires familiarity with pharmacy systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include entering orders, stocking, inspecting deliveries, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.