Position Summary

The purpose of the Relief Pharmacist is to provide coverage in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy for filling and approving prescriptions, and providing guidance to clinical and technical staff regarding effects of medications.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Compounding/Filling prescriptions for patients when needed
• Sign off on prescription formulations
• Oversite of pharmacy when the managers are unavailable

Percentage of time: 80

• Counsel clinicians, clients and technical staff on prescribed medications
• refills medication dispensing system (CUBEX)

Percentage of time: 20

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

• Bachelor Degree or PharmD in Pharmacy
• Current State of GA license to practice as a Pharmacist
• exposure to veterinary prescriptions for both large and small animals preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to work flexible hours weekly which may include weekends and holidays
• Competent in providing quality control in a fast paced compounding pharmacy environment
• Knowledge of Pharmacy law and compliance guidelines