PHARMACY/TECHNICIAN

Kroger • Milledgeville, GA

452d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician position at Kroger in Milledgeville, GA, focuses on providing exceptional customer service and supporting health and wellness initiatives. The role involves direct patient interaction, compliance with regulations, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The technician will assist pharmacists and ensure accurate dispensing of medications while adhering to company policies and state laws.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years old
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Meets minimum state requirements to perform the functions related to the position

Nice To Haves

• Any previous comparable experience
• Any equivalent experience of a pharmacy clerk
• EPRN familiarity

Responsibilities

• Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
• Comply with and reinforce all food safety, sanitation and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures
• Understand and perform ordering functions with primary and secondary wholesalers
• Maintain departmental standards including keeping clean and organized work stations and customer waiting areas
• Count, measure and prepare specified product using company best practices
• Complete billing procedures adequately to assure best value to the customer and the company
• Answer phone and triage calls and answer inquiries as appropriate
• Understand and adhere to guidelines on accepting and tendering vendor coupons
• Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing all steps of reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing
• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacist's professional judgement
• Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
• Support company health and wellness initiatives
• Put away legend orders, including Central Fill deliveries
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance options
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees