Pharmacy Technician

Kroger•Athens, 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. Provide direct patient intervention through health and wellness services as permitted by state and federal law. Demonstrate the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

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, procedures, and programs; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
Understand and 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 ensure value for customers and the company.
Answer and triage phone calls and respond to inquiries as appropriate.
Follow company guidelines for accepting and tendering vendor coupons, cash shortages, and shrink.
Operate the cash register according to company guidelines and follow cashier-handling policies for electronic fund transactions, cash, and checks.
Provide a strong customer experience while accurately and efficiently 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 health 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, cooperatively, and without confrontation.
Act honestly and with integrity when handling 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 the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.