Pharmacy Technician - Peri-Op

6d6 days ago

Stanford Health Care

Palo Alto, US · Full-time · $68,000 – $76,000

About this role

This position assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Functions include those allowed by the Board of Pharmacy and are always checked before the product is released from the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician works under close supervision at Stanford Health Care.

Daily work involves entering medication orders into the pharmacy system and operating automated dispensing equipment for accurate preparation and storage. The role includes preparing, packaging, compounding and labeling non-sterile drug products with final pharmacist checks.

Inventory duties require maintaining medication stock, placing and receiving replacement orders, and inspecting deliveries for accuracy. Routine counts reconcile discrepancies while monitoring expiration dates to minimize waste and operating automated inventory systems.

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional patient and family experience. This entry-level role supports the legacy of hope and innovation through precise pharmaceutical support under pharmacist oversight.

Requirements

Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations, weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations, pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature, medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.
CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician or IPH - Intern Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

Enters medication orders into the pharmacy system and operates automated dispensing equipment for accurate preparation and storage under pharmacist supervision.
Maintains medication inventory and places and receives stock replacement orders.
Receives and inspects stock deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.
Performs routine inventory counts, reconciles discrepancies, and updates records.
Operates and maintains automated inventory and dispensing machines or systems.
Monitors expiration dates, removing expired items to minimize waste.
Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks.