Pharmacy Technician II

About the role

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Our Fort Worth, TX Pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacy Technician, who under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, will prepare medication for animal consumption. Supports the company mission, vision, and values.

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• Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock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

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with state(s)

Skills

• 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 preferred

Certifications

• CpHT Certification preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Progressive Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Paid holidays
• Growth opportunities and more!

Pay

This full-time position provides the benefits listed above.

Physical demands

• 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
• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds