Pharmacist (Part-Time)

Patterson; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (full)

401(k) Match

PTO

Holiday Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Patterson Perks

Job summary

Patterson seeks a part-time Pharmacist to support our Animal Health business. You will collaborate with veterinarian clients and internal teams to ensure compliant dispensing and high service quality.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient support within a warehouse-style pharmacy environment, with no weekend, evening, or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license current and eligible for reciprocal licenses in other states as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for staff and veterinarians.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing prescriptions.
• Solid time-management and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while collaborating with teams.
• Proficient English reading, writing and speaking for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all prescriptions dispensed meet federal, state and local rules.
• Provide feedback to maintain safe and efficient prescription processing.
• Validate prescription accuracy and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain secure, clean and safe pharmacy/warehouse operations.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Independent worker

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D.

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

We're looking for a part-time Pharmacist to join our team! This role supports our Animal Health business; you'll be working closely with our internal teams and veterinarian clients!

No weekends, no evenings, no holidays!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure all prescriptions dispensed meet all federal, state and local regulatory requirements
• Provide constructive feedback to maintain safe and efficient prescription processing
• Validate accuracy of all prescriptions and follow up on any discrepancies in the prescription filling process
• Maintain secure, clean and safe pharmacy/warehouse

Business Planning

• Set direction and prioritize, allocate resources, set and meet deadlines
• Problem solve through issues to identify, analyze and recommend solutions
• Status regularly with manager to discuss business priorities and current operations
• Partner with sales team and leadership to maintain open lines of communication and resolve systematic issues
• Communicate with veterinarians and office staff to build strong working relationships

People Management

• Encourage the growth of all employees through skill development
• Mentor staff, measure performance, and complete and/or provide input on performance reviews Resolve employee issues in an effective and consistent manner
• Motivate staff to perform at their highest level and recognize their achievements
• Set direction and priority, define job roles, distribute workload and set deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Good computer skills with various applications
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience
• Attention to detail with ability to problem solve effectively
• Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time-management
• Superior service-orientation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent, accountable, dependent performer Current state Board of Pharmacy license with the ability to obtain reciprocal licenses in other states Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience
• Background in veterinary pharmacy

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move product weighing up to 50 pounds onto conveyor belt up to 10 times per hour. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time
• Must be able to operate a keyboard and other machinery as necessary
• This position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

Environmental Factors

• This position requires low exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures, high voltage, dirt or dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, hazardous chemicals and hazardous machinery. Working environment is a typical warehouse environment.

What's In It For You:

(join-us/)We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
• Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.$54.47 - $72.68

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.