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The Pharmacist delivers complex pharmacy support and operations assignments independently, managing scope, quality, and timelines with minimal guidance. Applies complete practical knowledge of pharmacy operations across varied tasks, maintaining awareness of upstream and downstream workflow impacts. Communicates within the function and with select partners to confirm requirements, SLAs, and handoffs. Solves complex problems using established methods; recommends and implements process improvements within approved change controls. Makes independent decisions guided by experience and policy, escalating novel risks or cross-team trade-offs as appropriate.
Hours: 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, no weekends required
Responsibilities:
1. Obtain valid prescription information from licensed veterinarian or designated agent prior to dispensing.
2. Initiate and receive calls and faxes for medication orders.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of and take action in clarification of medication orders.
4. Dispense medications according to prescription from the licensed veterinarian.
5. Prepare medication for use by end-user according to current standards of practice in the profession of veterinary pharmacy.
6. Ensure that medications are labeled appropriately and that products are delivered to end-users in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
7. Answer questions, as appropriate, from other healthcare providers and end-users regarding medication and approved usage.
8. Maintain records of all drugs dispensed and of any and all prescriptions filled.
9. Prepare all reports as required (i.e. daily dispensing log, monthly usage reports).
10. Ensure that drug products, in the pharmacy, are stored in appropriate conditions.
11. Maintain a high standard of customer service.
12. Provide back-up service for other pharmacies as needed.
13. Cross-trained across all pharmacy operational functions; performs tasks including inventory replenishment, wave orders, prescription entry, pick/tote orders, order entry, e-filing in SharePoint, WMS inventory/order control, clinic/CER communication, resolving order issues, packing/closing orders, printing Rx from SharePoint, and canceling orders in WMS as applicable - not limited to these responsibilities.
14. Maintains active pharmacist license in home state and obtains/maintains required non-resident state licenses as business needs dictate to support multi-state operations and customer service.
15. Performs related duties as assigned.
16. Requires Pennsylvania active pharmacist license.
Education:
Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of eight (8) years directly related and progressively responsible experience; a Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Unrestricted, current state license as a Registered Pharmacist in resident state is required.
Skills and Knowledge:
1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
2. Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
3. Strong leadership skills
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
6. Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions
7. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
8. Good analytical skills
9. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full timeCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
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