Pharmacist

Req Id: 40284


Job Title: Pharmacist


City: West Lafayette


Job Description:


Job Summary

The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital (PUVH) Pharmacist works with the Pharmacy Senior Manager to provide a complete pharmacy service to the PUVH and other College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM) departments, including acquisition of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy-related items, dispensing medications, including labeling and compounding, and may serve as a consultant to students, faculty and outside veterinarians for drug-related questions. The PUVH Pharmacist follows established pharmacy operating procedures, providing service to the Small and Large Animal Hospitals. Will share weekend and Holiday on-call schedule with other staff pharmacists. Will provide teaching to pharmacy, veterinary, and veterinary nursing students and will provide primary oversight to the Veterinary Pharmacy Residency Program.

A cover letter is required to be fully considered

About us:
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital values credentialed veterinary technicians for the skill and knowledge they bring to the hospital, students, and patients. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an Associate and Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Technology. All veterinary technicians in the hospital teach and mentor students throughout the year. As a university employee, veterinary staff are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

What We're Looking For:
What is needed:

• BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D
• 3 years of pharmacy experience OR 1 yearof pharmacy post-graduate residency completed
• Indiana Pharmacy License

Skills Needed

• Non-boarded candidates will be required to take the board certification exam within 24 months of hire.
• Familiarity with all professional and commercial phases of pharmacy, including above-average knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and compounding techniques, especially in the areas of ointments, capsules, and suspensions.
• Knowledge of drug distribution systems as they pertain to a hospital environment
• Ability to use initiative to learn dosages of medicine as they pertain to veterinary medicine, and willingness to research and compound doses necessary to treat all sizes and species of patients
• Capable of working under pressure to meet stringent time constraints
• Decision-making ability requires discretion and independent judgment

Preferred:

• Hospital pharmacy and cleanroom experience
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Veterinary Pharmacy

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Professional 4

• Pay Band S085
• Job Code #20002925

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines:

EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.