Pharmacy Assistant
Company: Davis Reeder Hall DVM PLC
Location: Annandale
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Job description Columbia Pike Animal Hospital
and Emergency Center, located in Annandale, Virginia, is seeking an
dependable, detail orientated, and compassion pharmacy assistant to
join their team The Pharmacy Assistant and Technician is vital
member of the Treatment Team. They support the Licensed Veterinary
Technicians and the Veterinarians with patient care by filling
medication requests for hospitalized patients, appointment
instructions, and preventatives to be mailed. Duties and
Responsibilities may include: In-patient & Appointment Pharmacy:
Assistant treatment team and doctors with dispensing medication and
injectables for hospitalized patients or scheduled appointment
services. Assess priority of requests as received; handling each
request with attention to detail and accuracy. Administrative:
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace and
medication stock. Rotate stock to maintain FIFO (first in, first
out) order. Receive shipments, cross reference invoices, and
correctly put away orders. Maintain client/patient records
(Cornerstone). Communicate with hospital and administrator and
pharmacy director for concerns, errors, or pharmacy needs. Online
Pharmacy: Receive online pharmacy requests for medication and food.
Verify medical chart information and coordinate doctor approval,
fill medication and notify client of order status and pick up
instructions. Accurately address client packages for mailed
medications. Client Care: Answer client calls and emails- answer
questions related to patient history, prescription refills and
directions, account balances, and payment options. Assist clients
picking up medication, process payment transactions via credit
card, cash, or insurance payment. Pharmacy Technician may also work
shifts as a vet assistant : utilizing proper and safe handling
techniques to hold cats and dogs during procedures, assisting LVTs
and Veterinarians in the treatment room by completing blood draws,
preparing and completing lab work, monitoring patients during
surgical procedures, collecting samples from the animals, and
preparing vaccines, conduct rounds on hospitalized animals,
completing nursing/assisting care as needed, updating medical
records through the patient file system (Cornerstone). Occasional
support of hospital pets with Kennel Maintenance: cleaning
kennels/runs/crates, washing/drying food and water dishes,
washing/drying bedding and towels, sweeping/mopping of treatment
room. Walking hospitalized animals; picking up and mopping of
animal waste from runs/crates and dog walk area. Accuracy,
attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking skills, and
precision are a requirement for success as a pharmacy technician.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent attention to detail,
ability to multi-task and respond with a sense of urgency, perform
work duties with initiative and commitment to high standards.
Enthusiasm for team work- possessing a strong work ethic with
excellent communination skills. Ability to learn and perform a
variety of tasks to contribute to overall team success. Work
independently on tasks as assigned. Dedication to excellent
customer service and animal welfare. Treat all patients, clients,
and hospital/kennel staff with respect and compassion. Position
Requirements: Reliable transportation to and from work.
Availability to work weekends and all major holidays. Ability to
lift a minimum of 30lbs; work involves continual walking and
standing throughout shift; physical demands include walking,
standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling, repetitive use
of arms, hands, wrists, and fingers to type, write, handle
medication, and office supplies. Must be at least 18 years or
older; high school level education or equivalent. Must be
authorized to work in the United States. Previous Work Experience:
Veterinary, reception or treatment experience: 6 months (Required)
Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred) Job Type: Full-time and
Part-time available Schedule/Availability: Flexible availability to
work shifts as needed. Monday through Friday opening shifts 6am to
6pm, mid shifts10am to 8pm, closing shifts 12pm to 11pm. Must be
available to work Saturdays and Sundays. Must be available to work
days leading up to and including all major holidays. Salary:
Starting rate of pay $13 per hour, pay rate commensurate with
experience Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off,
401K, Employee Discount for Pet Care. Job Types: Full-time,
Part-time Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Keywords: Davis Reeder Hall DVM PLC, Annandale , Pharmacy Assistant, Healthcare , Annandale, Virginia
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