Relief Pharmacist

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.

Relief Pharmacist

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes.

We’re bringing 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.

Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,000 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.

Summary

This Relief Pharmacist position is in our mail order pharmacy, dispensing orders in a fast-paced order fulfillment environment.

The role is responsible for safe and efficient methods for coordination of established pharmacy policy concerning drug patient care (pet) and provides clinical drug information to meet the needs of the patient (pet), the veterinarian and all other appropriate support personnel.

They will also support the company mission, vision and values. This is a Per Diem position paid at an hourly rate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews and interprets vets orders for appropriateness relevant to, to ensure that overdoses or under-doses have not been prescribed and that interactions, incompatibilities or toxic compounds will not result from combination of medications.
• Dispenses prescriptions to pets in accordance with policy and in conformance with regulations and laws dealing with the class of prescription; counsels patients (pet owners) about their medications and maintains an accurate, up to date profile.
• Maintains necessary controls with respect to audited controlled drugs and alcohol; prepares controlled drug request for delivery by technician.
• Participates in in-service education programs when requested.
• Verifies the work performed by support personnel, which includes pet drug data entry, cassette filling and unit-dose drug distribution.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of the profession by participating in organization memberships; by attending meetings, lectures, in service and seminars; by reading journals; and by complying with National Standards of Continuing Education to maintain professional competency and proficiency.
• Participates in clinical programs instituted in the department such as drug-level monitoring, antibiotic monitoring and consults.
• Participates in special studies as requested.
• Ensures that the quality of the professional services is maintained.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Technicians
• Ancillary Personnel

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or BS Degree in Pharmacy
• Must have 6 – 12 months of experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be a Licensed Registered Pharmacist in good standing in the state of operation and other states as required.
• Experience with veterinary products preferred

Competencies (Skills and Abilities)

• Customer/Client Focus.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Reading Comprehension – Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Ability to comprehend basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to pharmacy.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to pay attention to details.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Technical- proficient on keyboard and operating a computer terminal. Ability to utilizing PPE and pharmacy equipment to preform duties.
• Communication- ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with co-workers.
• Dependability- exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism.

Physicial Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pet friendly environment (excludes pharmacies and licensed facilities)
• Extensive computer work
• Must be able to reach overhead, climb ladders or stairs, lift/carry or push/pull heavy objects (up to 25 lbs on occasion).
• Must have the energy and physical stamina to move freely about, and be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change any time with or with our notice.

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

401k savings & company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Military leave

Other leaves of absence

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability benefits

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.