Relief Pharmacist

Covetrus • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This Relief Pharmacist position is in our mail order pharmacy, dispensing orders in a fast-paced order fulfillment environment. 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. This is a Per Diem position paid at an hourly rate.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or BS Degree in Pharmacy
• Must have 6 – 12 months of experience
• Must be a Licensed Registered Pharmacist in good standing in the state of operation and other states as required.

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.

Benefits

• 401k savings & company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Other leaves of absence
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level