Pharmacist (Hours: 8-5)

Covetrus•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. The Pharmacist position coordinates the drug distribution and clinical pharmacy activities for support departments. The role is responsible for safe and efficient methods for coordination of established pharmacy policy concerning drug patient care (pet) and provides clinical drug information to meet the needs of the patient (pet), the veterinarian and all other appropriate support personnel. They will also support the company mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or BS Degree in Pharmacy
6 – 12 months of experience
Must be a Licensed Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the state of Texas and other states as required
Customer/Client Focus
Ethical Conduct
Reading Comprehension – Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Ability to comprehend basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to pharmacy
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to pay attention to details
Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems
Technical- proficient on keyboard and operating a computer terminal. Ability to utilizing PPE and pharmacy equipment to preform duties
Communication- ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with co-workers.
Dependability- exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism

Nice To Haves

Experience with veterinary products preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews and interprets vets orders for appropriateness relevant to, to ensure that overdoses or under-doses have not been prescribed and that interactions, incompatibilities or toxic compounds will not result from combination of medications
Dispenses prescriptions to pets in accordance with policy and in conformance with regulations and laws dealing with the class of prescription; counsels patients (pet owners) about their medications and maintains an accurate, up to date profile
Maintains necessary controls with respect to audited controlled drugs and alcohol; prepares controlled drug request for delivery by technician
Participates in in-service education programs when requested
Verifies the work performed by support personnel, which includes pet drug data entry, cassette filling and unit-dose drug distribution
Maintains up to date knowledge of the profession by participating in organization memberships; by attending meetings, lectures, in service and seminars; by reading journals; and by complying with National Standards of Continuing Education to maintain professional competency and proficiency
Participates in clinical programs instituted in the department such as drug-level monitoring, antibiotic monitoring and consults
Participates in special studies as requested
Ensures that the quality of the professional services is maintained