Pharmacy Technician

Kroger•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Provide exceptional customer service and support people in living healthier lives by treating customers and employees fairly and ethically, maintaining a safe, clean, and inclusive environment, and providing appropriate products, services, and care at the right time 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 core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting the pharmacist, processing prescriptions and customer transactions, maintaining inventory and work areas, and following applicable safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements. The technician must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Any 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 work stations and customer waiting areas.
Count, measure, and prepare specified products using company best practices.
Complete billing procedures to provide the best value to the customer and company.
Answer the phone, triage calls, and respond to inquiries as appropriate.
Follow guidelines for accepting and tendering vendor coupons, cash-shortage limits, and company shrink guidelines.
Operate the cash register and follow cashier-handling policies for electronic fund transactions, cash, and check transactions.
Provide a positive customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing steps.
Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
Follow HIPAA regulations and company policies concerning confidential 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, manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively, act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information, and follow directions while seeking assistance when needed.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.