Pharmacy Technician: Fast-Paced Med Prep & Inventory

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists by processing prescriptions and supporting daily operations. You will enter orders, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with board regulations in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 6 months of related experience or externship, and CA licensure/Intern Pharmacist status. Training is provided under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, or Pharmacy Technician Externship performed at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy.
• IPH - Intern Pharmacist or CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician

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

Attention to detail

Math skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Pharmacy software

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists by processing prescriptions and supporting daily operations. You will enter orders, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with board regulations in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 6 months of related experience or externship, and CA licensure/Intern Pharmacist status. Training is provided under supervision.