Pharmacy Technician

Position Information

Requisition Number S4604P Home Org Name Clinical Sciences Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Pharmacy Technician Job Class Code EA34 (A-D) Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking candidates for a Pharmacy Technician position to provide skilled and technical assistance to a pharmacist.

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy is a licensed pharmacy in the state of Alabama and provides full pharmacy services to the patients of the Auburn University Teaching Hospital (JT Vaughan Large Animal and Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal).

Typical shifts for this position are Mon through Friday 10am-6pm and every 6th weekend 8am-11am.

Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

Why should YOU work for VET MED?

• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Generous relocation allowance to make your move easier.
• Competitive state retirement program offering vesting after 10 years of service.
• How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays.
• Overnight shift differentials = more $$$ in your pocket.
• Veterinary care and food discounts for your pets.
• Uniform and continuing education allowances.
• Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs covered by Auburn (for most positions)
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
• Opportunities for advancement.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Assists a registered pharmacist in dispensing pharmaceuticals to clinicians and veterinary students used for the treatment of patients in the clinic.
• Maintains pharmaceutical inventory to include (but not limited to) ordering, receiving, verifying shipments, approving invoices, and stocking.
• Maintains and stocks automated dispensing machine systems throughout clinic.
• Maintains data base for pharmacy including inventory and expiration data.
• Maintains reference sources and disseminates information to faculty and students regarding medications, dosages and pricing.
  
  

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
  
  

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Depending on the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be hired as a Pharmacy Technician and assigned levels I, II, III, or IV.

Level I: requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Level II: requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting.

Level III : requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting.

Level IV : requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting.

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Substitution allowed for Experience :

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, And Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Job occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• Physical demands: Occasional and/or light lifting required.
  
  

Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications

Alabama Pharmacy Technician license

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Prior hospital experience is desired.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $31,200 - $50,480 Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine Working Hours if Non-Traditional Mon through Friday 10am-6pm and every 6th weekend 8am-11am. City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 07/18/2025 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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