Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co.•Maricopa, AZ

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides customer service and supports patient health and wellness services in accordance with state and federal law. The role assists the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require the pharmacist’s professional judgment and completes prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing accurately and efficiently. The technician also supports health and wellness initiatives, maintains required registration or certification, and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position requires handling confidential information, following HIPAA and company policies, and complying with sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements. The technician may compound medications, conduct post-fill audits, support non-dispensing services, complete CLIA-waived screenings, and provide other health and wellness services permitted by applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to handle highly confidential information.
Completion of national registration, certification, or licensure.

Nice To Haves

Any previous comparable experience.
Equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

Support company health and wellness initiatives.
Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations and company policies concerning them.
Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
Assist the pharmacist with all responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
Provide a strong customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
Support the continued coaching and training of clerks and/or technicians.
Compound medications according to state and other applicable regulations.
Perform post-fill audits to verify prescription information matches computer records.
Support non-dispensing services using available platforms, resources, and applications.
Complete all aspects of CLIA-waived screenings in accordance with state and federal law and company policies.
Provide additional health and wellness services permitted by state and other regulatory bodies.
Follow and reinforce sanitation and safety regulations, guidelines, procedures, and programs; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and report illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.