Job Description

Position Summary:

Provides technical support to pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications including counting pouring labeling packaging and drawing medications into syringes under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Assists clients students clinicians and technicians by providing information regarding pharmacy procedures prescription pricing medication availability and pharmacy services. Receives and processes prescription orders performs data entry and conducts initial screening of prescriptions and medication orders for completeness and accuracy including verification of required signatures dates case numbers patient weights quantities directions addresses and other required information. Contacts clinicians to clarify incomplete or inaccurate orders and ensures prescriptions remain current. Assists with daily billing and charge entry for client prescriptions hospital departments and research projects. Communicates with clients regarding prescription status refill requests billing shipping and pickup or mail-out arrangements. Answers incoming phone calls coordinates prescription refills and helps ensure timely accurate and efficient medication dispensing while providing excellent customer service. This position provides opportunities for professional growth through structured training and demonstrated competency in advanced pharmacy technician functions including nonsterile compounding hazardous medication and chemotherapy preparation in accordance with USP <800> standards and automated dispensing cabinet (Pyxis) inventory management.

Full Consideration Date:

Monday August:59pm (MT). Open until filled.

Description of Work Unit:

At the CSU Veterinary Health System animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services support veterinary education and training and advance groundbreaking research. We show up every day with passion eagerness to collaborate and a drive to redefine whats possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.

Essential Duties:

• Process prescription refill requests and verify prescription information.
• Prepare inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for dispensation to be checked by the pharmacist.
• Provide customer service to clients picking up prescriptions.
• Maintain compliance with state pharmacy regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Provide customer service to clients on the telephone.
• Collaborate with veterinarians pharmacists students and hospital staff.

Supervision:

No formal supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare.
• Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials
• Special Requirements/Other (please specify): may require working on occasional holiday or weekend.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

• National pharmacy technician certification (e.g. PTCB or equivalent).
• Ability to carry 40 lbs of pet food or fluids.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital academic medical center or hospital pharmacy.
• Experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding including familiarity with USP standards.
• Familiarity with controlled substance regulations and audit preparation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support students or trainees in a teaching environment.

Application Instructions:

This position will remain open until applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications and a current resume. References will be requested of finalists and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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Required Application Documents

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study work and living environment for its faculty staff volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulationsCSUconducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include but is not limited to criminal history sex offender registry motor vehicle history financial history and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when in the discretion of the University it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.