Stanford Medicine Children's Health·Palo Alto, California
Perform non-sterile compounding and central pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include preparing medication doses, managing inventory, and responding to nursing requests for patient medication delivery.
Company Description At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring.
That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care.
It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you.
Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job ID: LP_00019483-2658243
JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Pharmacy Technician I is the entry, developmental, and training level of the Pharmacy Technician Job Family that performs, under supervision of a pharmacist, non-sterile compounding, and central pharmacy operations including preparing medication doses, and responding to nursing requests. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the responsibilities regarding medication and pharmacy operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
Compounds non-sterile, non-hazardous drugs and repackages medications using pharmaceutical mathematic calculations for pharmacist approval.
Inventories supplies by checking for shortages, rotating stock, and removing expired medications.
Accurately prepares and distributes medications.
Documents compounding and medications in computer systems.
Runs basic pharmacy operation reports.
Responds to nursing requests by distributing doses to patients, successfully following security protocols.
Performs basic controlled substance distribution and delivery.
Fills medication trays and ensures accuracy.
Utilizes pharmacy resources for accurate documentation.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $38.91 to $43.63 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Pharmacy Technician or Intern Pharmacist license from the California Board of Pharmacy. No prior experience is required for this entry-level developmental role.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.
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