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Covetrus North America LLC
Pharmacist (Hours: 8-5)
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What they do
A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
$135,699 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
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 maintainedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Pharmacy Technicians Ancillary PersonnelQUALIFICATIONS, 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 requiredCOMPETENCIES
(SKILLSAND 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