Pharmacist Technician

Job Title: Pharmacist
Duration: 2 Months Contract (Potential extension until the end of Oct 2026, depending on the business needs)
Location: Elizabethtown, PA 17022
100% Onsite role
Pharmacist Working Hours: 9 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Friday
(32 to 40 hours /week schedule)
In-person interviews are required for this role.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Unrestricted, current state license as a Registered Pharmacist in resident state is required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obtain valid prescription information from licensed veterinarian or designated agent prior to dispensing.
2. Initiate and receive calls and faxes for medication orders.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of and take action in clarification of medication orders.
4. Dispense medications according to prescription from the licensed veterinarian.
5. Prepare medication for use by end-user according to current standards of practice in the profession of veterinary pharmacy.

Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and ascending and descending stairs as a requirement to effectively retrieve and process prescription orders.

6. Ensure that medications are labeled appropriately and that products are delivered to end-users in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
7. Answer questions, as appropriate, from other healthcare providers and end-users regarding medication and approved usage.
8. Maintain records of all drugs dispensed and of any and all prescriptions filled.
9. Prepare all reports as required (i.e. daily dispensing log, monthly usage reports).
10. Ensure that drug products, in the pharmacy, are stored in appropriate conditions.
11. Maintain a high standard of customer service.
12. Provide back-up service for other pharmacies as needed.

13. Cross-trained across all pharmacy operational functions; performs tasks including inventory replenishment, wave orders, prescription entry, pick/tote orders, order entry, e-filing in SharePoint, WMS inventory/order control, clinic/CER communication, resolving order issues, packing/closing orders, printing Rx from SharePoint, and canceling orders in WMS as applicable - not limited to these responsibilities.

14. Maintains active pharmacist license in home state

15. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
2. Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
3. Strong leadership skills
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
6. Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions
7. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
8. Good analytical skills
9. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook