Pharmacist (Hours: 8-5)

covetrus

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k savings & company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Military leave

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Covetrus is seeking a Pharmacist to coordinate drug distribution and clinical pharmacy activities in support departments. The role ensures safe, efficient handling of pharmacy policy for pet care and provides clinical drug information to veterinarians and pet owners.

The position requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in Pharmacy and a Texas license, with 6–12 months of relevant experience. Veterinary product experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Reviews veterinary orders for appropriateness and checks for overdoses/under-doses.
Dispenses prescriptions to pets and counsels pet owners.
Maintains controlled drug records and prepares drug requests.
Participates in education programs and in-service trainings.
Verifies work of support personnel including data entry and unit-dose distribution.
Maintains knowledge of profession through memberships, journals, and CE requirements.
Participates in clinical programs such as drug-level and antibiotic monitoring.
Ensures quality of professional services.

Skills

Customer service

Ethical conduct

Reading comprehension

Critical thinking

Mathematics

Communication

Dependability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

BS 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 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHERS DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED :

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 req uest for delivery by technician
Participates in in-service ed ucation 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 professi onal competency and proficiency
Participates in clinical programs instituted in the department such as drug-level monitoring, ant ibiotic monitoring and consults
Participates in special studies as requested
Ensures that the quality of the prof essional 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 proc edures that pertain to pharmacy
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Abil ity to pay attention to details
Mathematics - Usin g mathematics to solve problems
Technical- proficient on keyboard and operating a computer terminal. Ability to utilizing PPE and pharmacy equ ipment to preform duties
Communication- ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with co-workers.
Dependability- exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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 o f time (up to 2 hours)

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program: