Pharmacy

1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Rotating Shift

At Stanford Children's Health, 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.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: None required.

License/Certification: (CPhT) - Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician - OR- (PI) - Licensed as Pharmacy Intern by the California Board of Pharmacy.

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.

• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation 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 at a level appropriate for the job.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy.

• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.

• Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations.

• Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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 (1.0 FTE): $74,110.40 to $83,106.40

Equal Opportunity Employer