Pharmacy Technician: Precision, Inventory & Patient Care

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmaceutical services under pharmacist supervision. You will enter orders, manage inventory, and ensure accurate dispensing in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of related experience or externship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy. IPH intern or CA tech license may be required.

Qualifications

• Adapt to change and ambiguity.
• Perform routine mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Plan, organize and meet deadlines.
• Solve problems and identify solutions.
• Speak and write effectively for the job.
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with devices, information systems and equipment used in pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy system under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory and place stock replacement orders.
• Receive and inspect stock deliveries for accuracy and proper storage.
• Perform routine inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Operate automated dispensing equipment and related systems.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove expired items.
• Document inventory transactions and maintain records.
• Prepare, package, label and check non-sterile drug products.

Skills

Adaptability

Math skills

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Stanford Health Care seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmaceutical services under pharmacist supervision. You will enter orders, manage inventory, and ensure accurate dispensing in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of related experience or externship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy. IPH intern or CA tech license may be required.