Pharmacist I w/ $25,000 sign on bonus - Animal Health International

Patterson Dental Supply•Sunnyside, WA

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About The Position

Patterson Companies is hiring a Pharmacist I for its Animal Health International business. The position offers a specialized pharmacy practice focused on prescription medications for swine, beef, dairy, and equine patients, with comprehensive training and ongoing support. The schedule is described as predictable, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The pharmacist ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations when preparing and dispensing medications to customers. The role oversees pharmacy duties such as receiving and entering prescriptions, picking, counting, labeling, packing, and inventory tracking, and manages daily pharmacy operations safely and efficiently. Depending on pharmacy size and volume, the role may include supervising pharmacy technicians. The position also plans and manages pharmacy operations and budgets, coordinates with managers and sales teams, and develops working relationships with veterinarians and office staff. It includes supporting, mentoring, and managing pharmacy employees. The work environment is a typical warehouse setting. Travel is required only for reciprocity licensing where required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Current state Board of Pharmacy license and ability to obtain reciprocal licenses in other states.
Good computer skills with various applications.
Strong communication skills and ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely for the audience.
Attention to detail and ability to problem-solve effectively.
Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time management.
Superior service orientation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to take initiative and work as a self-motivated, independent, and accountable performer.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Ability to move products weighing up to 50 pounds onto a conveyor belt up to 10 times per hour.
Ability to remain stationary 50 percent of the time and operate a keyboard and other machinery as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of pharmacy experience.
Background in veterinary pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Ensure prescriptions meet all applicable 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 priorities, allocate resources, and establish and meet deadlines.
Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to operational issues.
Manage all aspects of pharmacy operations.
Regularly discuss business priorities and current operations with the manager.
Meet with the FC manager to discuss pharmacy operations within the warehouse and ways to improve efficiency.
Partner with sales teams and leadership to maintain communication and resolve systematic issues.
Encourage employee growth through skill development.
Mentor staff, measure performance, and complete or provide input on performance reviews.
Resolve employee issues effectively and consistently.
Motivate staff and recognize their achievements.
Set direction and priorities, define job roles, distribute workload, and set deadlines.
Oversee pharmacy duties including receiving, entering prescriptions, picking, counting, labeling, packing, and tracking inventory.
Depending on pharmacy size and volume, supervise pharmacy technicians.