Pharmacist (Part-Time)

Patterson Veterinary Supply; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 74,390 - 99,187; Part time

Job summary

Patterson Veterinary Supply in Manchester, IA is seeking a part-time Pharmacist to support our Animal Health business. You will work with internal teams and veterinarian clients, with no weekends, evenings, or holidays.

Responsibilities include compliant prescription processing, business planning, and people management; required qualifications include Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy, active license, English proficiency, and 2+ years veterinary pharmacy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school.
• Active pharmacist license in state (and reciprocal license ability).
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions meeting regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback to maintain safe processing.
• Maintain secure, clean pharmacy/warehouse.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivation

English proficiency

Independent performer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D.

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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

Compliant Prescription Processing

• 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 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.

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