Pharmacy/Lead Technician

Kroger•Longview, TX

About The Position

Provide and train others to provide exceptional customer service and help people live healthier lives. Treat customers and employees fairly and ethically, maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive environment, act as a responsible community member, and provide appropriate products, services, and care with fair and accurate pricing. Provide direct patient intervention through health and wellness services and experiences, as permitted by and consistent with state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Professional, dependable, and positive attitude; good judgment; and ability to gain others' support to lead a high-performing pharmacy team.
Self-motivated, with the ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of previous management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Support company health and wellness initiatives.
Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Be willing and able to perform all essential functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Senior Certified Technician.
Maintain current 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 reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
Train and mentor new-hire technicians and provide day-to-day training and support for pharmacy associates.
Encourage, monitor, and assist new technicians through the technician training program.
Ensure department standards are followed by leading by example and delegating as needed.
Serve as the primary representative at store-wide meetings and huddles.
Help create and manage scheduling and station rotation for hourly staff according to labor forecasts.
Complete the PIC Assistant process walk.
Oversee inventory management, including reconciling orders, processing returns, and preparing for physical inventory.
Act as the pharmacy safety subject matter expert, identify opportunities for improvement, and coach others as appropriate.
Prepare for offsite Business to Business clinics, including biometric screenings and vaccinations, to support the pharmacist.
Follow and reinforce sanitation and safety regulations, guidelines, procedures, and programs under company and applicable health codes; 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.