Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co. • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides customer service and supports patient health and wellness services in accordance with state and federal laws. The role assists the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment and accurately completes prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing steps. The technician may also compound medications, conduct post-fill audits, perform CLIA-waived screenings, and support non-dispensing services.

The position contributes to a safe, clean, and inclusive environment; follows privacy, sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements; and supports company health and wellness initiatives. It may include coaching and training clerks or other technicians. The role requires a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license as applicable, and the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 comply with HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding protected information.
• Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
• 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 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 against 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 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, through company plans 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 the course of 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