Tidewater Veterinary Hospital LLC

Do you want to work administratively with professionals and clients to support the best care of their pets and livestock? At Tidewater Veterinary Hospital, we have a dedicated team of Veterinary Pharmacy Technicians who assist the doctors, veterinary technicians, client-care coordinators, and managers to meet the organization's pharmaceutical and veterinary services. This position is part-time, but it has potential to become full-time if desired. Job Overview The Veterinary Pharmacy Technicians primary role is to help oversee and maintain the quality of an efficient and effective delivery of the in-house, online, and third-party prescription program. In addition, the pharmacist supports other administrative duties to support client and patient care, particularly supporting the management of the hospitals inventory supply. The Pharmacist must maintain a high level of organization, effective communication, and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement. This role requires critical-thinking, sound judgment, stamina to focus on the details accurately, and occasional tolerance for a high-pace and high-volume work environment. The pharmacist must be willing and able to collaborate with doctors, managers, staff, and clients, in person, electronically, or by phone. Responsibilities and Duties Enter a prescription and invoice into the practice management system. Contact the client regarding prescription services. Fill correctly both non-controlled and controlled medications. Place filled/ready prescriptions in the appropriate location. Monitor and handle prescription requests in clinic, online, and with third-parties. Modify and monitor the medical record appropriately as necessary. Seek doctor approval for requests or refills. Identify suspected prescriptions errors and correct them with doctor approval. Assist in securing alternative solutions when an Rx is unavailable. Inform pet owners about any possible side effects from the medication. Collect payment. Actualize medication pick-up and confirm payment. Terminate forgotten prescriptions and associated billing. Monitor and communicate prescription compliance with doctors and clients. Schedule appointments for patients that need an exam before refills. Stock the drugs and supplies. Monitor and report low inventory counts and compliance. Assist the duties of inventory management. Follow protocol for the expiration of medication. Monitor Rx and supplies in farm- and house-call vehicles. Complete other duties as assigned. Job Benefits and Pay In addition to working with an inspirational team and the most loved animals, the benefits are generous. We provide paid time off, a long-term disability plan, a retirement plan that includes employer contributions and profit sharing, health, dental and vision plans, scrub allowance, and an employee pet discount. Please ask us for more details of these benefits that commensurate with the employee's average and annual hours. Pay is commensurate with experience, hourly-pay ranging from $16 to $25, and we provide training. High school diploma/GED required 1-2 years of experience in pharmacy or veterinary work Strong organizational and time management skills Interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Products Some experience with large and small animals preferred Knowledge of veterinary terminology preferred PId70207c817dd-9403