Pharmacist (Hours: 8-5)

Covetrus, Inc.

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Military leave

Other leaves

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability benefits

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Potential short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Covetrus, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Pharmacist to coordinate drug distribution and clinical pharmacy activities across support departments, ensuring safe, policy-driven patient care for pets and supporting veterinarians.

The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in Pharmacy, Texas licensure, and 6–12 months of experience; veterinary product experience preferred. You will supervise pharmacy technicians and contribute to clinical programs and continued education.

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or BS Degree in Pharmacy.
Must have 6–12 months of experience.
Experience with veterinary products preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and interprets vets orders for appropriateness and checks for overdoses, interactions, or toxins.
Dispenses prescriptions to pets and counsels pet owners, maintaining up-to-date patient profiles.
Maintains controls for audited drugs; prepares controlled drug requests for delivery by technicians.
Participates in in-service education programs when requested.
Verifies work of support personnel including data entry and unit-dose distribution.
Keeps current knowledge through memberships, meetings, and continuing education to maintain competency.
Participates in clinical programs such as drug-level monitoring and antibiotic monitoring.
Participates in special studies as requested.
Ensures high quality professional services.

Skills

Customer focus

Ethical conduct

Reading comprehension

Pharmacy knowledge

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Technical skills

PPE usage

Verbal communication

Dependability

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

BS Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

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. Location: Pharmacy, Fort Worth, Texas Reporting To: Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist-in-Charge Position Title: Pharmacist

SUMMARY

The Pharmacist position coordinates the drug distribution and clinical pharmacy activities for support departments. 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pharmacy Technicians
Ancillary Personnel

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or BS Degree in Pharmacy
Must have 6 – 12 months of experience
Experience with veterinary products preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be a Licensed Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the state of Texas and other states as required

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

Customer/Client Focus
Ethical Conduct
Reading Comprehension – Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Ability to comprehend basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to pharmacy
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to pay attention to details
Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems
Technical- proficient on keyboard and operating a computer terminal.
Ability to utilizing PPE and pharmacy equipment to preform duties
Communication- ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with co-workers.
Dependability- exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office environment with extensive use of computer
Must be able to reach overhead, climb ladders or stairs, lift/carry or push/pull heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
Must have the energy and physical stamina to move freely about, and be able to sit or stand for long periods of time (up to 2 hours)

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

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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