Pharmacy Technician I

Job Summary

• Assist in the daily operation of the pharmacy by performing tasks under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

• Perform all warehouse and pharmacy duties including receiving, entering prescriptions, picking, counting, labeling, packing and tracking inventory.

• This role assists in the daily operation of the pharmacy by performing effective, safe and efficient tasks and responsibilities assigned to the pharmacy.  

• Under the direction of the pharmacist this role will ensure Patterson Companies customers receive medications meeting all applicable laws and regulations.

• When not performing Pharmacy duties, it is expected that the Pharmacy Technician will perform duties in the warehouse as a warehouse associate. This will involve picking orders for delivery, receiving new product and assisting with other duties as assigned by the facilities manager.

Essential Functions

• Transact all business in accordance to Animal Health International Inc.’s business code of ethics and conduct

• Align with the Company’s Mission, Guiding Principles, Values, Goals and Objectives

• Perform all warehouse and pharmacy duties including picking, packing, receiving, counting, labeling, and tracking inventory

• Use all of the warehouse/pharmacy equipment/machinery

• Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs - Interact with Veterinarians and Pharmacists - Document and report all discrepancies, damages and errors

• Proofread, generate, and apply drug labels under the supervision of a Pharmacist

• Help maintain a secure, organized, clean, and safe warehouse/pharmacy

• Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations

• Handle all prescription drugs according to company’s processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations - Gain knowledge of overall warehouse and pharmacy operations

• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and objectives while working effectively with other team members

• Additional Functions

• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and objectives while working effectively with other team members

• Perform all work in accordance with the Company Safety Guidelines and procedures with safety and regulatory licensure compliance as assigned

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Good computer skills with various applications

• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience

• Attention to detail with ability to problem solve effectively

• Good organization and administrative skills

• Ability to take and pass the exam to become a certified pharmacy technician with the state Board of Pharmacy

• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.  

Preferred Qualifications

• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health career Association (NHA)

• College degree or vocational school certification

• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy experience

• Background in pharmacy dispensing process should seek clarification from their manager.