Pharmacy Technician: Precision Meds & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in processing prescriptions and providing pharmaceutical services under supervision. The role requires completion of a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of related experience or a Pharmacy Technician externship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics.

Responsibilities include entering orders, managing inventory, receiving deliveries, and ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to change and ambiguity
• Ability to perform routine calculations with accuracy
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology basics
• Knowledge of regulations at local/state/federal levels
• Experience with computer systems and pharmacy software

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Math calculations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Pharmacy software basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in processing prescriptions and providing pharmaceutical services under supervision. The role requires completion of a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of related experience or a Pharmacy Technician externship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics.

Responsibilities include entering orders, managing inventory, receiving deliveries, and ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.