Veterinary Pharmacy Technician - Compassionate Care & Growth

Abqpetcarehospital; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Discount program

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician teams. The role involves managing prescriptions, preparing medications, and maintaining pharmacy operations with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include using practice management software, assisting with inventory, and communicating clearly with clients to ensure proper medication use.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in veterinary medicine.
• WA state veterinary technician license preferred, but not required.
• Pharmacy experience or background preferred; knowledge of medication names, dosages and pharmaceutical calculations required.
• Proficient computer skills, including prescription order entry systems and office equipment such as fax machines, label printers, and multi line phone systems.
• Familiarity with legal guidelines and safety regulations in pharmacy practices and controlled substances.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to problem solve and have critical thinking skills.
• Must currently have or be able to obtain WA State Medication Clerk License.
• Ability to work from a mostly sedentary position with heavy computer and phone use.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy duties
• Manages prescriptions requested by clients from practice management software, online portals and email.
• Prepare and fill medications for both outpatients and hospitalized patients where permitted by state law and in accordance with state law.
• Perform computer entry of prescriptions in practice management software.
• Assure maintenance of the pharmacy by keeping it clean and in order.
• Work closely with Inventory Manager to assist with drug inventory control.
• Stock and refill pharmacy supplies as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive patient information.
• Follow appropriate hospital protocol for the dispensing and logging of controlled substances.
• Explain medications to the owners to assure they understand the doctor's instructions using excellent customer service skills.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Phone systems

Education

WA Veterinary Technician License

WA State Medication Clerk License

Tools

Practice management software

Prescription entry systems

Label printers

Fax machines

Job description

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician teams. The role involves managing prescriptions, preparing medications, and maintaining pharmacy operations with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include using practice management software, assisting with inventory, and communicating clearly with clients to ensure proper medication use.