Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co. • Dalton, GA

20d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional customer service and supports patient health and wellness services in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. The role assists the pharmacist with pharmacy operations, except responsibilities requiring the pharmacist’s professional judgment, and accurately completes prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing steps. The technician also supports health and wellness initiatives, maintains required registration or certification, and follows privacy, sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The position may include compounding medications, completing post-fill prescription audits, supporting non-dispensing services, conducting CLIA-waived screenings, and providing other health and wellness services permitted by law. It also supports the coaching and training of clerks or technicians and helps maintain a safe, clean, inclusive environment. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, age 18 or older, the ability to handle confidential information, and completion of national registration, certification, or licensure. Comparable or pharmacy technician experience is desired.

Kroger describes benefits that may include healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, paid time off, holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service, an Employee Assistance Program, financial tools and coaching, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and training and career development programs. Benefits and eligibility may vary.

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 concerning them.
• Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
• Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities except those requiring the pharmacist’s professional judgment.
• Provide a strong customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
• 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 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 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, subject to eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the 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