Certified Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional customer service and direct patient intervention through health and wellness services, as permitted by state and federal law. The role supports the pharmacist, completes prescription processing and dispensing tasks, provides a safe and inclusive environment, and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The technician supports company health and wellness initiatives; maintains required registration, certification, or licensure; handles confidential information appropriately; and follows HIPAA requirements and applicable company and regulatory policies. The position may also support training, medication compounding, prescription audits, CLIA-waived screenings, and other permitted health and wellness services. Smith’s Food and Drug is part of The Kroger Company. The company describes its purpose as feeding the human spirit and offers associates access to benefits and career-development programs, subject to eligibility.
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
- Any previous comparable experience.
- Any equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician.
Responsibilities
- Support company health and wellness initiatives.
- Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding them.
- Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
- 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 steps.
- Support 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 various 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 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 options, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles, with 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 the associate’s career through the Continuing Education program.
- Training programs and diverse career pathways offering potential for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
