Pharmacy Technician

The Kroger Co. • Calhoun, GA

15h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional customer service and helps people live healthier lives by supporting a safe, clean, and inclusive environment and delivering relevant health and wellness services consistent with state and federal laws. The role demonstrates the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing; handling inventory and orders; maintaining work and customer waiting areas; completing billing and register transactions; answering and triaging calls; and assisting the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require professional pharmacist judgment. The role also requires compliance with applicable regulations, HIPAA, company policies, and safety standards, and the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Meet minimum state requirements to perform the functions related to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous comparable experience.
• Equivalent experience as a pharmacy clerk.
• EPRN familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and report illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Follow and reinforce food safety, sanitation, and safety regulations, guidelines, procedures, and programs; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Perform ordering functions with primary and secondary wholesalers.
• Follow company guidelines for computerized inventory management, control, and ordering of medications, devices, supplements, and supplies.
• Maintain departmental standards, including clean and organized workstations and customer waiting areas.
• Count, measure, and prepare specified products using company best practices.
• Complete billing procedures to assure best value for the customer and company.
• Answer and triage phone calls and respond to inquiries as appropriate.
• Follow guidelines for accepting and tendering vendor coupons, cash shortages, and company shrink.
• Operate the cash register and follow cashier handling policies for electronic fund transactions, cash, and checks.
• Provide a strong customer experience while accurately completing reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
• Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding protected information.
• Support company health and wellness initiatives.
• Put away legend orders, including Central Fill deliveries.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED