Covetrus
animal-health
CompoundingTechnicianI
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“Compounding Technician I at Covetrus. Skills: compounding, pharmacy, medication preparation. Prepare medication for animal consumption. Read and interpret veterinarian orders”
Industry & Context.
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Check and remove outdated med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
Full 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. **SUMMARY** The **Compounding Technician I** , 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. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. _Other duties may be assigned._ * Perform duties while supervised by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control. * Work is conducted in accordance with general accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies, including wearing the proper PPE. * 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 med on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock. Keep appropriate records. * Using the company compounding system, and under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist; record, weigh, and combine pharmaceuticals in appropriate dosage according to formula and dosage for as required by the prescription. * Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures, where pharmaceuticals are stored daily. * Calibration and proper documentation of scales, powder hoods, etc. * Follows all safety and
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