Veterinary Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
SAGE Campbell is seeking a Pharmacy Technician / Veterinary Charge Capture Specialist to support pharmacy operations, medication management, and accurate patient billing in its specialty and emergency veterinary hospital. The position combines hands-on veterinary pharmacy responsibilities with medical record review, charge auditing, and client communication. The employee works closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and client service teams to help manage medications safely, document treatments accurately, and provide clients with clear information about their pets’ care and associated costs. The role is suited to an organized, dependable, detail-oriented professional who can balance multiple priorities in a busy veterinary hospital. SAGE Campbell provides emergency, critical care, urgent care, surgery, oncology, internal medicine, neurology, and physical rehabilitation services, using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine. The position is full-time, based at SAGE Campbell in Campbell, California, and is scheduled Monday through Friday. Compensation is $27.00–$37.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary hospital experience.
- An active California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or a valid California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP), as applicable to assigned duties.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling medications, medical records, and financial information.
- Strong organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and client service teams.
- Comfort discussing treatment estimates and financial information professionally and empathetically.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic Excel.
- Strong computer skills, including electronic medical records and data entry.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary pharmacy, medication inventory, or charge capture experience.
- Experience using ezyVet veterinary practice management software.
- Familiarity with CURES reporting and controlled substance documentation.
- Experience using veterinary inventory management systems.
- Previous experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, label, dispense, and distribute medications accurately under appropriate veterinary supervision.
- Maintain controlled substance records, medication logs, and required pharmacy documentation in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, storage conditions, and stock levels.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and organizing medications and pharmacy supplies.
- Perform accurate medication calculations and maintain detailed medication records.
- Communicate with clients and outside pharmacies about prescriptions and medication requests, referring clinical questions to a veterinarian as appropriate.
- Provide veterinarian-approved medication instructions and support discharge communication within the authorized scope of the role.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy workspace.
- Review patient medical records, treatment sheets, and invoices to ensure medications, procedures, and services are accurately captured.
- Identify missing, duplicate, or inaccurate charges and coordinate corrections with appropriate hospital team members.
- Audit patient invoices for accuracy and apply approved discounts when authorized.
- Help maintain accurate treatment estimates and communicate financial updates to clients.
- Partner with veterinarians, technicians, and client service teams to clarify treatment plans and associated charges.
- Support consistent charge capture practices and accurate documentation throughout the hospital.
- Communicate compassionately and professionally with clients about financial questions and treatment estimates.
- Help identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, pharmacy workflows, and operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Three weeks of accrued paid time off
- Uniforms
- Monthly RACE-approved training and staff development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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