Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary:

As a Pharmacy Technician at Kroger, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive shopping experience for our customers. You will work closely with our pharmacists to provide accurate and efficient service, ensuring that our customers receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities:

Assist pharmacists with dispensing medications and providing patient counseling

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Process prescriptions and handle cash transactions

Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer inquiries

Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment

Requirements:

1 year of retail experience

Completion of national and/or state intern registration, certification or licensure depending upon state requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program; certified or ability to be certified in immunizations

Preferred Qualifications:

National or State Intern Registration

Maintain a current CPR certification

Ability to understand and adhere to company's limits on cash shortages and work honestly and effectively to control loss

Ability to understand and adhere to guidelines on restricted sale items like Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks, and Videos

High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Comply with and reinforce all sanitation and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs according to company, local, state, and federal health code regulations; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management

Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert by being able to recognize areas of opportunity and coach to correctness as appropriate

Support work flow and pharmacist over-sight through shift leadership, delegating station rotation and best solutions to any issues that may arise

Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example

Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacist's professional judgement

Must be willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician

Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and the company's policies regarding HIPAA

Support company Health and Wellness initiatives

Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements

Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and encourage, monitor, and assist new techs through the technician training program

Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings/huddles

Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud

Understand and follow the company guidelines on tendering electronic fund transactions such as Credit/Debit Cards, EBT and Gift Cards, as well as cash and check transactions

Enter patient's information into computer accurately and efficiently, perform post fill audits (PFAs), and assist the pharmacy in providing and maintaining MTM (Medication Therapy Management) services

Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance, properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents

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