Job Title

Veterinary Pharmacy Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs. To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/

What we want

The Veterinary Pharmacy Technician I assist in the efficient operation of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Pharmacy to provide quality patient care. The Vet Pharm Tech I is responsible for clear communication with faculty, staff, students, and clients about pharmacy operations.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Required Education:

• Associate s degree or any equivalent combination of education.

Required Experience:

• One year of experience in a health-related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills in word processing and data entry. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others .

Preferred Education:

• Associate’s degree in biomedical sciences or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Two years' experience in a health related field.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in use of prescription balance. Basic pharmacy calculations.

Responsibilities:

• Pharmacy patient-related care:: Accurately interprets, fills, and dispenses orders and prescriptions. Prepares and packages medications, pharmaceuticals, prescriptions, and returned goods for shipment. Assists to prepare pharmaceutically elegant, sterile, and stable products using scales, balances, hoods, and autoclave. Understands and is able to perform all the steps involved in the antigen program.

• Pharmacy operations:: daily reports, verifies sales, checks discrepancies, and balances records. Maintains, controls and keeps accurate records of controlled substances in the Cubex machines, Small Pharmacy, and Large Animal Pharmacy lock boxes. Adheres to laws and regulations governing the preparation, dispensing, and compounding of prescription drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products. Participates in the annual physical inventory as well as perpetual inventory. Assists in the expired drug program. Assists in maintaining and updating policies and procedures, signature lists, non-inventory list, and labels. Maintains inventory in all pharmacy storage locations. Prepares schedule of pharmacy staff.

• Communications and public relations:: Interacts with clients, faculty, staff, students, and administrators to ensure the highest standard of public relations and communication. Interacts with with in-house customers (faculty, staff, students, and hospital personnel) to ensure adequate and cohesive working relationships between pharmacy an other departments. Interacts with clients and the public in retail setting. Orients veterinary students and assists them to comply with pharmacy policies and procedures and prescription drug laws.

• Equipment:: Accounts for equipment checked out for use in clinics. Trains to be proficient in cleaning and using the endoscope equipment. Takes call for after hour endoscope use. Manages Cubex dispensing machines in the hospital by providing general support, configuration, stocking, and training end users. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.

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• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

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