Pharmacy Technician

About This Role:

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join our dedicated team to provide exemplary patient care and customer service. While there are many responsibilities of someone in this role, the primary responsibility of our dispensary team is to work closely with students, interns, residents, and senior clinicians to dispense prescribed medications. Pharmacy Technicians in this role will also assist with maintaining inventory for the dispensary department. They are given the opportunity to continuously advance their skillset with continuing education and other learning experiences. Excellent communication and leadership skills are utilized daily.

Why Join Us:

The Veterinary Health Center is a teaching hospital that offers routine, emergency, and specialty care services. The VHC strives to provide exceptional care for patients from high-quality routine healthcare to state-of-the-art advanced therapy for seriously ill patients. The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html

Diversity & Inclusion: Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the .

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy or be able to obtain registration upon beginning employment, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 12 months of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  A minimum of one year experience in a human or veterinary pharmacy environment.

  
  
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  Ability to be responsible, reliable, and to demonstrate initiative and leadership traits so that dispensing pharmaceuticals is accomplished in a professional manner.

  
  
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  Ability to exercise independent judgment on evaluation situations and making decisions.

  
  
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  Training in compounding (USP<795>, USP <797>, and USP <800>).

  
  

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$16.50 - $22.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.