Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co. • Colorado Springs, CO

10h

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations and health and wellness services while delivering exceptional, fair, and ethical customer service. The role helps provide a safe, clean, and inclusive environment and delivers relevant patient services as permitted by state and federal law. The technician assists the pharmacist, accurately processes and dispenses prescriptions, supports training, performs compounding and audits, and complies with applicable privacy, sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, age 18 or older, ability to handle confidential information, and completion of national registration, certification, or licensure. Previous comparable or pharmacy technician experience is desired but not required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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 regarding them.
• Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure, depending on state requirements.
• Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
• Provide a strong customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
• Support ongoing 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 consistent with state and federal law and company policies.
• Provide additional health and wellness services allowed by state and other regulatory bodies.
• Follow and reinforce sanitation and safety rules, 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.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave, subject to applicable criteria.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and mental and emotional support resources.
• Confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Tuition assistance, college scholarships, and educational leave of absence, subject to varying criteria and eligibility requirements.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Group term life insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Training and development resources and career pathways.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED