Pharmacy Technician II
About The Position
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are currently seeking energetic and dependable pharmacy technicians for our Portland, ME Mail Order Pharmacy. This is a fast-paced, growing business looking to expand its operations and positions in the Greater Portland area. The Pharmacy Technician, under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, will prepare medication for animal consumption and support the company mission, vision, and values.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- State of Maine Pharmacy Technician license required.
- 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.
- Must be able to read reports and computer screen, hear well enough to communicate with colleagues, walk and stand for extended periods of time, operate computer and telephone, and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
- CPhT Certification preferred.
- Knowledge of mail order pharmacy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist.
- 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- Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock.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.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching
- Company Onsite Parking Included
- Paid holidays
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Other leaves of absence
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life & disability benefits
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
