PHARMACY/CERTIFIED TECH

The Kroger Co.•Salem, OR

About The Position

Provide exceptional customer service and support health and wellness by treating customers and employees fairly and ethically, maintaining a safe, clean, and inclusive environment, and providing appropriate products, services, and care with fair and accurate pricing. Provide direct patient intervention through health and wellness services and experiences as permitted by applicable state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require the pharmacist’s professional judgment. Accurately and efficiently complete prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing steps; compound medications; and conduct post-fill audits. Support health and wellness initiatives, non-dispensing services, CLIA-waived screenings, and other services permitted by applicable regulations. Help coach and train clerks and technicians, follow HIPAA and other applicable rules, and comply with sanitation and safety procedures. The position requires current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
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 concerning them.
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 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 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, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Employee Assistance Program counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $21,000 over a career through the Continuing Education program.
Training programs and career pathways.
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
Mental and emotional support resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to eligibility requirements.
Group term life insurance, depending on location and eligibility requirements.
Tuition assistance, college scholarships, and educational leave of absence, depending on location and eligibility requirements.
Internal training and development resources.