Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We're bringing 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. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,000 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe. Come explore the possibilities in our exciting, fast paced, high volume, work environment!

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking Full Time Certified Pharmacy Technicians for our Closed Door Pharmacy, at our Houston, TX location.

Responsibilities and Duties

Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard departmental procedures, prepare medication for animal consumption. Supports the company mission, vision, and values.

• Performs duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control.
• Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies.
• Read and interpret veterinarian orders received in pharmacy and transcribe same onto a pharmacy computer medication profile.
• Prepare in accordance with standards of pharmacy practice compounds for use under direct pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare in accordance with pharmacy law and standards of pharmacy practice, prescriptions to be dispensed after pharmacist approval.
• Check and remove outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock. Keep appropriate records.

Qualifications and Skills

• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Texas
• PTCB License Preferred

Benefits

• Casual dress work environment
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays
• Full comprehensive benefits plan

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

* 401k savings & company match

* Paid time off

* Paid holidays

* Maternity leave

* Parental leave

* Military leave

* Other leaves of absence

* Health, dental, and vision benefits

* Health savings accounts

* Flexible spending accounts

* Life & disability benefits

* Identity theft protection

* Pet insurance

* Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

* Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.