Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Eugene, OR - USA
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Job Summary
Are you an animal lover looking for a new way to utilize your pharmacy technician skills Do you thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to care for patients We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy team and play a critical role in medication preparation distribution inventory management client communication and pharmacy operations.
In this position you will work closely with pharmacists veterinarians faculty students staff clients and fellow pharmacy team members to ensure medications are prepared and delivered accurately and efficiently while supporting exceptional patient care.
Why Youll Appreciate This Position
- Meaningful Work: Help clients navigate their pets care journey and play a vital role in their health and happiness.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside pharmacists veterinarians faculty students and support staff in a veterinary teaching hospital.
- Unique Responsibilities: Combine pharmacy expertise with customer service student support medication preparation and inventory management in a specialized healthcare setting.
- Professional Growth: Gain experience in a teaching environment that supports learning collaboration and continuous improvement.
What Youll Do
Medication Preparation and Distribution
- Process prepare package label and distribute medications for inpatient outpatient and clinic patients while maintaining accuracy and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Prepare sterile and nonsterile pharmaceutical products using approved compounding techniques and specialized pharmacy equipment.
- Utilize pharmacy software systems to enter and process medication orders maintain dispensing records and support safe medication distribution practices.
Customer Service and Client Communication
- Answer client phone calls and obtain information necessary to complete medication orders and prescription requests.
- Explain pharmacy and hospital procedures policies and payment processes to clients.
- Manage incoming communications respond to inquiries and coordinate calls with appropriate hospital departments.
- Collaborate with pharmacists healthcare professionals clients students and support staff to provide exceptional service and support pharmacy operations.
Inventory and Pharmacy Operations
- Maintain medication and supply inventories receive shipments manage stock levels and assist with controlled substance recordkeeping and accountability.
- Assist with inventory replenishment to ensure medications and supplies are available to meet patient care needs.
Administrative and Educational Support
- Support communication efforts among faculty students clinicians and staff.
- Train and assist veterinary students in pharmacy processes procedures and best practices.
- Provide pharmacy-related information and support to veterinarians faculty staff and students as needed.
Additional Information
- Regular standing walking lifting and movement throughout patient care and pharmacy areas is required.
- Employees must maintain required certifications and continuing education requirements throughout employment.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About the Department
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy is dedicated to providing safe accurate and patient-centered medication services for animal patients. Our team works collaboratively with veterinarians pharmacists faculty students and hospital staff to support exceptional patient care education and operational excellence. Team members have the opportunity to work with advanced pharmacy technologies while contributing to the health and well-being of animals and the people who care for them.
Work Schedule
The position requires working Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. There may also be occasional Saturday shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician work experience in a hospital health system ambulatory care or specialty pharmacy setting.
- Experience preparing sterile compounded medications.
- Experience preparing nonsterile compounded medications.
- Experience using pharmacy information systems or electronic medication order entry systems.
- Experience managing medication inventory including controlled substances.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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