Veterinary Pharmacy Technician I

Veterinary Pharmacy Technician I College Station, TX Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication Pharmaceutical regulatory compliance Staff scheduling Pharmacy Technician License Pharmacies (work setting) Medication supplies Packaging Patient care Autoclave Medical equipment cleaning Public relations 1 year Pharmacy operations State and federal pharmacy laws Associate's degree Drug stocking Hospital experience Entry level Full Job Description Job Title Veterinary Pharmacy Technician I Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med-Teaching Hospital Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital, both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians. What we want The Veterinary Pharmacy Technician I assists in the efficient operation of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Pharmacy to provide quality patient care. They are responsible for clear communication with faculty, staff, students, and clients about pharmacy operations. What you need to know

Salary:

Starting at $17/hour, compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Location:

College Station, TX Schedule:

Monday through Friday, daytime, with the occasional weekend required. On-call coverage may be required (weekends and holidays). Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor. What you need to do Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience Associate's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience One year of experience in a health-related field Preferred Qualifications Two years' experience in a health-related field, with one year in a hospital pharmacy. Associate degree in biomedical sciences or related field. Licensed Pharmacy Technician Knowledge in use of prescription balance Basic pharmacy calculations

Responsibilities Pharmacy Patient-Related Care:

Accurately interprets, fills, and dispenses orders and prescriptions. Prepares and packages medications, pharmaceuticals, prescriptions, and returned goods for shipment. Assists to prepare pharmaceutically elegant, sterile, and stable products using scales, balances, hoods, and autoclave. Understands and is able to perform all the steps involved in the antigen program.

Pharmacy Operations:

Check daily reports, verify sales, check discrepancies, and balances records. Maintain, control, and keep accurate records of controlled substances in the Cubex Machines, Small Animal Pharmacy, and Large Animal Pharmacy lock boxes. Adheres to laws and regulations governing the preparation, dispensing, and compounding of prescription drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products. Participates in the annual physical inventory as well as perpetual inventory. Assists in the expired drug program. Assists in maintaining and updating policies and procedures, signature lists, non-inventory lists, and labels. Maintains inventory on all pharmacy storage locations. Prepare schedule of pharmacy staff.

Communications and Public Relations:

Interact with clients, faculty, staff, students, and administrators to ensure the highest standard of public relations communication. Interacts personally with in-house customers (faculty, staff, students, and hospital personnel) to ensure adequate and cohesive working relationships between pharmacies and other departments. Interacts with clients and the public in retail setting. Orients veterinary students and assists them to comply with pharmacy policies and procedures and prescription drug laws.

Equipment:

Accounts for equipment checked out for use in clinics. Trains to be proficient in cleaning and using the endoscope equipment. Take call for after hour endoscope use. Manages Cubex dispensary machines in the hospital by providing general support, configuration, stocking, and training end users. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the

Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness:

Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development:

All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to

Applicants:

Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.