Pharmacy Technician I

Covetrus•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, prepare medication for animal consumption. Supports the company mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Perform basic math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement correctly and consistently.
Operate a calculator proficiently.
Interact with computer software via a keyboard.
Pay attention to details and retain information readily.
Read, comprehend, and translate regulations & laws into understandable instructions.
Communicate verbally in a professional manner with co-workers, shareholders and other contacts.
Function effectively as a team player.
Knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding
Exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
Knowledge of mail order pharmacy.
High School diploma or GED
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Nebraska with ability to achieve pharmacy technician certification within 6 months from employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
Automation experience preferred (ie. Prada or ScriptPro)

Responsibilities

Performs duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control.
Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies.
Read and interpret veterinarian orders received in pharmacy and transcribe same onto a pharmacy computer medication profile.
Prepare in accordance with standards of pharmacy practice compounds for use under direct pharmacist supervision.
Prepare in accordance with pharmacy law and standards of pharmacy practice, prescriptions to be dispensed after pharmacist approval.
Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock. Keep appropriate records.