Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co.•Craig, CO

15d•$23 - $27

About The Position

Provide exceptional customer service and direct patient intervention through health and wellness services consistent with applicable state and federal laws. Help create a safe, clean, inclusive environment, provide appropriate products and care with fair and accurate pricing, and demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Support health and wellness initiatives and assist the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require professional pharmacist judgment. Maintain the required registration, certification, or license based on state requirements. The role includes accurately and efficiently handling prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing; compounding medications; conducting post-fill prescription audits; supporting non-dispensing services; completing CLIA-waived screenings; and providing additional health and wellness services permitted by applicable regulations. The technician also helps coach and train clerks and technicians, follows HIPAA requirements, and complies with sanitation, safety, and other regulatory procedures. The position may require performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

Support company health and wellness initiatives.
Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding HIPAA.
Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure, depending on state requirements.
Assist the pharmacist with all responsibilities except 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 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 of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, subject to plan and eligibility terms.
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 terms.
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 location and eligibility requirements.
401(k) plan and/or Taft-Hartley pension fund participation, subject to eligibility requirements.
Group term life insurance, subject to location and eligibility requirements.
Potential bonus eligibility based on location and annual store performance.
Internal training and development resources and career pathways.