Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• 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• Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock.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.

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.

Education and Experience

• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Nebraska with ability to achieve pharmacy technician certification within 6 months from employment start date.
• Automation experience preferred (ie. Prada or ScriptPro)

Physical Requirements:

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
• 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.