Compounding Pharmacy Technician - $22 per hour

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

This position is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their career in a within a Mail Order Pharmacy away from the retail dynamic. In addition to having the opportunity to learning new skills as they relate to animal health, you will have multiple avenues of potential growth to explore with the experience you have gained already as a Compounding Pharmacy Technician by reviewing other positions as they come available in the future in leadership, quality, training and more.

For those who have aspirations outside of our Pharmacy Operation roles, feel free to take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement plan to explore other careers such as Project Management, Data Analysis, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting and much more. With benefits like Tuition Reimbursement, 401k w/Match and Paternity/Maternity Leave, to help further your career and your life at home, you will have the opportunity to grow with the company educationally, financially and more.

The Compounding Pharmacy Technician, under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, prepare medication for animal consumption. Supports the company mission, vision, and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform duties while supervised by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control.
• Work is conducted in accordance with general accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies, including wearing the proper PPE.
• Read and interpret veterinarian orders received in pharmacy and transcribe same onto a pharmacy computer medication profile.
• Prepare in accordance with standards of pharmacy practice compounds for use under direct pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare in accordance with pharmacy law and standards of pharmacy practice, prescriptions to be dispensed after pharmacist approval.
• Check and remove outdated med on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock. Keep appropriate records.
• Using the company compounding system, and under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist; record, weigh, and combine pharmaceuticals in appropriate dosage according to formula and dosage for as required by the prescription.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures, where pharmaceuticals are stored daily.
• Calibration and proper documentation of scales, powder hoods, etc.
• Follows all safety and USP guidelines for preparation of compounded medications.
• Complete internal monthly continuing education requirements which include but are not limited to pharmaceutical calculations, journal articles, webinars, and SOP reviews.
• Follow established pharmacy SOPs and Quality Assurance program.
• Perform additional functions in both internal and external departments where needed to meet business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy technician registration as required by the state law.
• Compounding experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• PTCB preferred but not required.
• Experience with veterinary products preferred.
• Position requires successful completion of internal pharmacy technician compounding training.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

• Perform basic math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement correctly and consistently
• Operate a calculator proficiently
• Interact with computer software via a keyboard
• Pay attention to details and retain information readily
• Read, comprehend, and translate regulations & laws into understandable instructions
• Demonstrate interpersonal relationship building skills and function effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding
• Exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be capable of wearing all protective wear which may include, but is not limited to masks, gloves, gowns, hairnets, safety goggles, etc.
• Must be able to read reports and computer screen, hear well enough to communicate with colleagues, walk and stand for extended periods of time, operate computer, and telephone, and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay rate?

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location