PHARMACY/PHARMCST-STUDENT

The Kroger Co.•Sun Prairie, WI

About The Position

The Pharmacy/Pharmacist-Student supports pharmacy operations and the pharmacist by helping maintain workflow, safety, service, and department standards. The role may assist with pharmacy responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment and must be able to perform the essential functions of a Pharmacy Certified Technician position. The position provides day-to-day training support to pharmacy associates, helps new technicians progress through the technician training program, and supports accurate patient-information entry, post-fill audits, and Medication Therapy Management services. It also promotes exceptional customer service and the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

At least 1 year of retail experience.
Completion of national and/or state intern registration, certification, or licensure, depending on state requirements.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program.
Certified or able to be certified in immunizations.

Nice To Haves

National or State Intern Registration.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Ability to understand and adhere to company limits on cash shortages and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
Ability to understand and adhere to guidelines on restricted-sale items such as alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, and videos.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Comply with and reinforce sanitation and safety regulations, guidelines, procedures, and programs; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
Act as a pharmacy safety subject matter expert by identifying opportunities and coaching to correctness as appropriate.
Support workflow and pharmacist oversight through shift leadership, delegating station rotation, and addressing issues with appropriate solutions.
Ensure department standards are executed by leading by example.
Assist the pharmacist in responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
Perform all essential job functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician.
Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding HIPAA.
Support company Health and Wellness initiatives.
Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and encourage, monitor, and assist new technicians through the technician training program.
Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings and huddles.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and report illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Follow company guidelines for handling electronic fund transactions, including credit/debit cards, EBT, and gift cards, as well as cash and check transactions.
Accurately and efficiently enter patient information into the computer, perform post-fill audits, and assist with providing and maintaining Medication Therapy Management services.
Reinforce safety programs by following safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance, properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management about items needing repair, and reporting customer or employee accidents.