What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pharmacy Technician position at Covetrus?
SUMMARY
Covetrus is the nation's largest veterinary-partner pharmacy, providing vets and their clients with cost effective home delivery service of medications and food. Covetrus is licensed in all 50 states with the highest quality accreditation possible - ensuring the safest products for our pet customers and their loving owners.
Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, the Pharmacy Technician Team Lead will dispense medication for animal consumption. Supports the company mission, vision, and values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Assist managing Pharmacist with Pharmacy Tech performance reviews and evaluations.
- Monitor the Pharmacy Tech team's metrics and establish benchmarks with managing Pharmacist's assistance.
- Manage the on-boarding and training of new hires on the Pharmacy Tech team.
- Hold monthly Pharmacy Tech team meetings with a prepared meeting agenda and distribute meeting notes outlining follow up action items.
- Organize Pharmacy Tech team schedule with managing Pharmacist's assistance.
- Interview new Pharmacy Tech applicants and candidates.
- Pharmacy Tech Team development with managing Pharmacist's assistance
- Perform duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control.
- Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies.
- 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 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- Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock.
- Keep appropriate records.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Pharmacy Technician experience
- Nationally certified
- High School diploma or GED
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Nebraska
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.
- Communicate verbally in a professional manner with co-workers, shareholders, and other contacts.
- Function effectively as a team player.
- Knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures.
- Exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism.
- Knowledge of mail order pharmacy.
PHYSICIAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to read reports and computer screen, hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, walk and stand for extended periods of time, operate computer & telephone, and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:
* 401k savings & company match
* Paid time off
* Paid holidays
* Maternity leave
* Parental leave
* Military leave
* Other leaves of absence
* Health, dental, and vision benefits
* Health savings accounts
* Flexible spending accounts
* Life & disability benefits
* Identity theft protection
* Pet insurance
* Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive
* Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan
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.
Henry Schein Animal Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, and/or disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
