Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Prep & IV Admixtures

Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with prescription processing under supervision. You will enter orders, prepare IV admixtures, and help maintain inventory while ensuring compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Requires a high school diploma, at least six months of related experience or externship, and certs CPHT or Intern Pharmacist license; proficiency with pharmacy systems, math, communication, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to change and ambiguity.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to speak and write effectively for the job.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and software used in the area.
• Knowledge of pharmacology terminology and drug therapy principles.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient medication orders into the pharmacy system and operate dispensing machines under supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory and place/receive stock orders.
• Prepare, compound and label intravenous admixtures, cancer chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition doses using aseptic technique.
• Prepare and label non-sterile drug products for specific patients with pharmacist checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Pharmacy software knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Automated dispensing equipment

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with prescription processing under supervision. You will enter orders, prepare IV admixtures, and help maintain inventory while ensuring compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Requires a high school diploma, at least six months of related experience or externship, and certs CPHT or Intern Pharmacist license; proficiency with pharmacy systems, math, communication, and teamwork is essential.