Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co. • Buckeye, AZ

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About The Position

Provide exceptional customer service and support patients’ health and wellness in accordance with state and federal laws. Create a safe, clean, and inclusive environment, provide appropriate products and services with fair and accurate pricing, and demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The technician assists the pharmacist with pharmacy operations, completes prescription processing and dispensing tasks, and provides permitted health and wellness services.

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 follow HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding confidential information.
• Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
• Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require the pharmacist’s professional judgment.
• Provide a strong customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
• Support 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 various 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.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, 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.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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