Pharmacy Technician - Animal Hospital - Part Time

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Angell Animal Medical Center is seeking a Part-time Pharmacy Technician for a 24-hour position, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays. The role focuses on MA pharmacy regulations, retail-like duties within a veterinary hospital, and collaboration with veterinary staff.

Responsibilities include handling pharmacy calls, processing refills, relaying orders to outside practices, and preparing medications and pet dosages. Strong customer service and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Current/active MA Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Intern license required.
• 1 year(s): Minimum of 1 year of experience in retail/or hospital pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy technician duties include medication dispensing support and accurate inventory handling.

Responsibilities

• Answer and address pharmacy phone calls and refill requests.
• Relay medication orders to outside practices and communicate with veterinary staff.
• Fill medication and prescription food orders and flavor pet dosage forms when needed.

Skills

Previous Animal Handling Experience

Education

High School or better

Job description

This is a Part-time 24 hour position. Some weekends, evenings and holidays required. Angell Animal Medical Center is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team.

THE POSITION:

This position requires knowledge of MA Board of Pharmacy regulations and some previous retail pharmacy practice experience. If you are working in a retail Pharmacy, consider bringing your skills to our veterinary hospital for a refreshing and unique change in your career! Duties will include answering and addressing pharmacy phone calls, processing medication refill requests, relaying medication orders to outside practices, communicating with veterinary staff regarding prescription orders, filling medication and prescription food orders and flavoring various pet friendly dosage forms following basic pharmacy practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time 67%-100% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to constantly move about within the pharmacy 67% - 100% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, including answering telephone, typing on a keyboard, writing with a pen or marker, labeling orders and retrieving labels or paper from a printer 34-67% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to frequently retrieve and return items (up to 15 lb.) from/to a shelf above eye level or below knee level 34%-67% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry bags of food up to 30 lb. over short distances (10-20 feet) and move them from one shelf to another 34% to 67% of scheduled shift.

COMPENSATION:

Certified Pharmacy Technicians starting $21-$28/hr.

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

WHO WE ARE:

Angell Animal Medical Center is the second oldest animal hospital in America, founded in 1915. Angell is recognized as an international leader in veterinary medicine and one of the finest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America. Angell serves the greater Boston and New England area as a veterinary primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center. Our non-profit hospital contains an on-site Pharmacy.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for applicants who deeply enjoy working with people and caring for animals. If you excel in interpersonal communication skills and are reliable, independent, and able to work in a dynamic and team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude, you are the applicant we are looking for. Kindness, patience and compassion for our clients and patients is vital in this very client-centric role.

This is a great place for you if you enjoy a busy fast paced environment, with the ability to watch a parade of interesting and friendly animals each work shift. If you are looking for a fun, challenging environment where teamwork and camaraderie is a priority- Angell is the place for you!

OUR BENEFITS:

Outstanding compensation package includes Blue Cross health insurance, dental benefits, vision benefits, disability and life insurance, a 403(b) with an employer match, and paid sick time, vacation and 11 paid holidays. Great employee discount plan!

Experience

Required

• Current/active MA Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Intern license required.
• 1 year(s): Minimum of 1 year of experience in retail/or hospital pharmacy experience.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• CertifiedPharm.Technician
• Pharmacy Tech. License

Skills

Preferred

• Previous Animal Handling Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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