Pharmacist

Cencora•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacist interprets veterinarian prescriptions and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines. Consults with customers regarding use of medications and potential drug interactions; counsels customers and handles complex problem resolution. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Job requires Pharmacist to be licensed in the state of Texas, and requires to obtain Pharmacist licenses in additional states Oklahoma, Kansas and additional states as required by the business needs.
Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Normally requires a minimum of eight (8) years directly related and progressively responsible experience; a Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Unrestricted, current state license as a Registered Pharmacist in resident state is required.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
Strong leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Good analytical skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

Obtain valid prescription information from licensed veterinarian or designated agent prior to dispensing.
Initiate and receive calls and faxes for medication orders.
Demonstrate knowledge of and take action in clarification of medication orders.
Dispense medications according to prescription from the licensed veterinarian.
Prepare medication for use by end-user according to current standards of practice in the profession of veterinary pharmacy.
Ensure that medications are labeled appropriately and that products are delivered to end-users in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Answer questions, as appropriate, from other healthcare providers and end-users regarding medication and approved usage.
Maintain records of all drugs dispensed and of any and all prescriptions filled.
Prepare all reports as required (i.e. daily dispensing log, monthly usage reports).
Ensure that drug products, in the pharmacy, are stored in appropriate conditions.
Maintain a high standard of customer service.
Provide back-up service for other pharmacies as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.