Pharmacy Technician - Onsite, Rotating 8-Hour Shift

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

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist by processing prescriptions, using the pharmacy system under supervision, and ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will handle inventory, receive orders, inspect stock, and maintain records; participate in ongoing regulatory compliance and patient-focused service. Requires a high school diploma and six months of related experience; onsite work in a fast-paced environment demanding attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related work experience or internship preferred.
• Ability to work under pharmacist supervision in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy system and operate dispensing equipment under supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory; place and receive stock replacement orders.
• Receive and inspect stock deliveries for accuracy and proper storage.
• Perform routine inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Operate and maintain automated dispensing machines or systems.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove expired items to minimize waste.
• Document inventory transactions and keep accurate records.
• Prepare, package, label non-sterile drug products with final pharmacist checks.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Prescription processing

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy system software

Automated dispensing equipment

Inventory software

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist by processing prescriptions, using the pharmacy system under supervision, and ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will handle inventory, receive orders, inspect stock, and maintain records; participate in ongoing regulatory compliance and patient-focused service. Requires a high school diploma and six months of related experience; onsite work in a fast-paced environment demanding attention to detail.