Pharmacist I w/ $25,000 sign on bonus - Animal Health International
About The Position
Patterson Companies is hiring a Pharmacist I for its Animal Health International business. The pharmacist ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations when preparing and dispensing medications to customers, including medications for swine, beef, dairy, and equine patients. The role oversees the accuracy of pharmacy work, including receiving, entering prescriptions, picking, counting, labeling, packing, and tracking inventory. It manages daily pharmacy operations and may include supervising pharmacy technicians, depending on pharmacy size and volume. Training and ongoing support are provided. The role offers a predictable schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The pharmacist also plans and manages pharmacy operations, supports efficient prescription processing, works with warehouse and sales leadership, and builds relationships with veterinarians and office staff. People-management duties include developing, mentoring, motivating, and evaluating staff, distributing work, and resolving employee issues. The work takes place in a typical warehouse environment and may involve handling products weighing up to 50 pounds. Travel is required only when needed for reciprocity licensing.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Good computer skills with various applications.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely for the audience.
- Attention to detail and effective problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated success in prioritization and time management.
- Strong service orientation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work as a self-motivated, independent, and accountable performer.
- Current state Board of Pharmacy license and ability to obtain reciprocal licenses in other states.
- Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of pharmacy experience.
- Background in veterinary pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Ensure prescriptions meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Provide constructive feedback to support safe and efficient prescription processing.
- Validate prescription accuracy and follow up on discrepancies in the filling process.
- Maintain a secure, clean, and safe pharmacy and warehouse.
- Plan, advise on, and implement immediate and long-term operational plans and budgets.
- Set direction and priorities, allocate resources, and establish and meet deadlines.
- Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to operational issues.
- Manage all aspects of pharmacy operations and discuss priorities and current operations with the manager.
- Meet regularly with the FC manager about pharmacy operations in the warehouse and ways to improve efficiency.
- Partner with sales teams and leadership to maintain communication and resolve systemic issues.
- Communicate with veterinarians and office staff to build strong working relationships.
- Encourage employee growth through skill development and mentor staff.
- Measure employee performance and complete or provide input on performance reviews.
- Resolve employee issues consistently and effectively.
- Motivate staff, recognize achievements, define roles, distribute workload, and set priorities and deadlines.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Integrated wellness program.
- 401(k) match retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Holiday pay and floating holidays.
- Volunteer time off (VTO).
- Educational assistance program.
- Paid parental and adoption leave.
- LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program.
- Patterson Perks Program.
- $25,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
