Pharmacy Technician

Covetrus - Fort Worth, TX

Pharmacy Technician

SUMMARY

Our Fort Worth, TX Pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacy Technician , who under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, will prepare medication for animal consumption. Supports the company mission, vision, and values.

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

• Performs 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 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• Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock.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 preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with state(s)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CpHT Certification preferred.

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 that pertain to compounding.
• Exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism.
• Knowledge of mail order pharmacy preferred.

This full-time position provides:

• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Progressive Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Paid holidays
• Growth opportunities and more!

PHYSICAL 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 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.