PHARMACY/CERTIFIED TECH

About the role

Smith's Food and Drug, now part of The Kroger Company, provides exceptional customer service, treats employees fairly and ethically, maintains a safe and inclusive environment, and supports the community. Our mission includes offering the right products, services, and care at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. We also provide direct patient intervention, health and wellness services, and experiences relevant to the patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Treat customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive environment
• Support the community
• Offer the right products, services, and care at the right time with fair and accurate pricing
• Provide direct patient intervention
• Offer health and wellness services and experiences relevant to the patient
• Adhere to and reinforce all sanitation and safety regulations
• Comply with and enforce all local, state, and federal regulations
• Report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Completion of national registration, certification, or licensure (desired)
• Any previous comparable experience (desired)
• Any equivalent experience of a pharmacy technician
• Support company health and wellness initiatives
• Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and the company's policies regarding the same
• Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements
• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacist's professional judgment
• Able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Support company health and wellness initiatives
• Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and the company's policies regarding the same
• Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements
• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacist's professional judgment
• Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing all steps of reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing
• Support the continued coaching and training of clerks and/or technicians
• Compound medications according to state and any other regulations
• Perform post-fill audits to verify prescription information matches computer records
• Support non-dispensing services through the use of various platforms, resources, and applications
• Complete all aspects of CLIA-waived screenings consistent with state and federal law as well as company policies
• Provide any additional health and wellness services allowed by state and other regulatory bodies
• 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

Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Confidentiality and security awareness
• Healthcare knowledge and understanding of HIPAA regulations
• Pharmacy technician experience (desired)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations

Benefits

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support Associates' well-being, including:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.