What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital?
Position Overview
The purpose of the veterinary pharmacy is to provide pharmaceutical services to the patients at Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital.
Work Experience Requirements
- Filling prescription requests for inpatients and outpatients.
- Maintain proper records of controlled drugs.
- Quality assurance of prescription requests.
- Processing refill requests.
- Checking the refill request message center in a timely manner (Ipad, Itouch, Phone, voicemail)
- Maintaining medication inventory
- Request to order medications and restocking of medications.
- Maintain proper and complete records for each patient/communication.
- Keeping the pharmacy in an orderly manner.
- Answering incoming phone calls when needed.
- Check out of clients (with or without prescriptions).
- Talk to owners about medications (side effects, instructions, etc.).
- Refrain from any negative talk, gestures, implied attitudes that reflect poorly on the Hospital.
Education Requirements/Physical Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Successful completion of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or the successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
- Current Pharmacy Technician license.
- At least 1 year of customer service job-related experience.
- Lift 40 lbs.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Valid Social Security Card.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license or a valid identification card.
- Basic math and writing skills
This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
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