Covetrus

animal-health

CompoundingTechnicianI

Portland, Maine, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Compounding Technician I at Covetrus. Skills: compounding, pharmacy, medication preparation. Prepare medication for animal consumption. Read and interpret veterinarian orders”

Industry & Context.

animal health
Eligibility Requirements

Must be capable of wearing all protective wear, walk and stand for extended periods of time, occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or GED, Pharmacy technician registration as required by the state law, Perform basic math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement correctly and consistently, Operate a calculator proficiently, Interact with computer software via a keyboard, Pay attention to details and retain information readily, Read, comprehend, and translate regulations & laws into understandable instructions, Demonstrate interpersonal relationship building skills and function effectively as a team player, Exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism, Must be capable of wearing all protective wear which may include, but is not limited to masks, gloves, gowns, hairnets, safety goggles, etc., Must be able to read reports and computer screen, hear well enough to communicate with colleagues, walk and stand for extended periods of time, operate computer, and telephone, and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds

Nice to Have

Compounding experience preferred, PTCB preferred but not required, Experience with veterinary products preferred, Position requires successful completion of internal pharmacy technician compounding training

What You'll Do.

Prepare medication for animal consumption

Read and interpret veterinarian orders

Prepare compounds for use

Prepare prescriptions to be dispensed

Check and remove outdated med

and combine pharmaceuticals

Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures

Calibration and proper documentation of scales

Follows all safety and USP guidelines

Complete internal monthly continuing education requirements

Follow established pharmacy SOPs

Perform additional functions where needed

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact with computer software via a keyboard; Demonstrate interpersonal relationship building skills and function effectively as a team player; hear well enough to communicate with colleagues

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