Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co. • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional customer service and supports patient health and wellness services as permitted by state and federal law. The role assists the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require the pharmacist’s professional judgment and accurately completes prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing. The technician demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety while helping maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive environment.

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.
• Any equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Support company health and wellness initiatives.
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and company policies concerning HIPAA.
• Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
• Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities other than 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 through 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.
• Comply with 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.

What This Job Offers

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