Veterinary Pharmacy Technician

Licensed Pharmacy TechnicianWe are looking for dynamic, customer service-oriented licensed pharmacy technicians to work in our veterinary hospital's pharmacy in Los Altos.Our current pharmacy team values individuals that are dependable, have a passion for their job, and have great initiative. While you will be working in a veterinary hospital environment, we operate very similarly to a retail pharmacy. You will not be expected to work hands-on with animals. However, we do require our team members to be comfortable around animals and medical procedures due to the exposure of delivering medications around our hospital.Requirement: Current pharmacy license in CA Position Location: Los Altos Department Hours: 8am-7pm 7 days a week Base Wage: $22.50-$24.00/hourly + applicable differentialsBase wages are determined by your previous work history that is applicable to this position.Differentials - Weekend- $3/hr., PTCB Certified -$1/hr.Pharmacy Technician ResponsibilitiesOffer genuine client service at all times and maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude at all times.Medication consultation on refills and new medications. This is something unique to our industry. Since the veterinarian acts as the pharmacist, it allows the pharmacy technicians to do consultations! (Does this sound a little overwhelming? Don't worry, we will cover this in your 90-training period)Work closely with the veterinarians to process prescription refills. Process and fill medications for Out-Patient and In-Hospital patients. Approximately 450 prescriptions a dayA good knowledge of basic human drugs (brand names and generic names) is a minimum requirement, and we will train you on animal specific medicationsBasic computer skills and ability to enter patient chart and medical notes into the computer recordAbility to receive multiple oral and written instructions, and efficiently and accurately perform them in a timely mannerTake phone calls regarding prescription refills and inquiries from clients, veterinary technicians, and outside pharmaciesComfortable around animals, clients, and medical procedures (while delivering medications you may see medical procedures taking place)Deliver medications & prescription formula food to client's cars in our parking lotHave excellent communication skills (written and oral) and incredible attention to detail.Ability to maintain excellent teamwork & communication skills under stressful situationsBenefitsHealth benefits, dental, vision & more!Paid sick, vacation & holiday time401k benefitsDiscounted veterinary servicesContinuing education for professional developmentAdditional benefits on our websiteIt is the policy of Adobe Animal Hospitals to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, and any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as "protected characteristics").