PHARMACY/PHARMCST-STUDENT

The Kroger Co.•Milwaukee, WI

10d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Student supports pharmacy operations and helps create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. The role embraces the Customer 1st strategy and encourages associates to deliver excellent customer service while demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position assists the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require a pharmacist's professional judgment, supports workflow and shift leadership, and provides training support to pharmacy associates. The student must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and must be willing and able to perform all essential functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

National or state intern registration.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to understand and follow company limits on cash shortages and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
Ability to understand and follow guidelines on restricted-sale items such as alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, and videos.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Comply with and reinforce sanitation and safety regulations, guidelines, procedures, and programs under company and applicable health codes; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
Serve as a pharmacy safety subject matter expert by identifying opportunities and coaching associates toward correct practices.
Support workflow and pharmacist oversight through shift leadership, station rotation delegation, and resolution of issues.
Lead by example to ensure department standards are executed.
Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
Perform all essential job functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician.
Understand and follow 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 tendering electronic fund transactions, including credit/debit cards, EBT, and gift cards, as well as cash and check transactions.
Enter patient information accurately and efficiently, perform post-fill audits (PFAs), and assist with providing and maintaining Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services.
Reinforce safety programs by following safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance, inspecting equipment, notifying store management about items needing repair, and reporting customer or employee accidents.