PHARMACY/CERTIFIED TECH

About the role

Provide exceptional customer service to help people live healthier lives by treating our customers and employees in a fair and ethical manner, providing a safe, clean, inclusive environment, being a responsible member of the community, and offering the right products, services, and care at the right time with fair and accurate pricing.

Provide direct patient intervention by delivering health and wellness services and experiences relevant to the patient as allowable by and consistent with state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Arizona, Fry's Food Stores merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we serve customers in over 120 stores throughout Arizona. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we bring together diverse teams with a passion for food and people to feed the human spirit through innovation, amazing customer experiences, and a commitment to our communities and each other.

Responsibilities

• Support company health and wellness initiatives.
• Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and company policies.
• Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or license as required by state regulations.
• Assist the pharmacist in all responsibilities except those requiring 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 other regulations.
• Perform post-fill audits to verify prescription information matches computer records.
• Support non-dispensing services through various platforms, resources, and applications.
• Complete all aspects of CLIA-waived screenings consistent with state and federal law and company policies.
• Provide additional health and wellness services allowed by state and other regulatory bodies.
• Comply with and reinforce all sanitation, safety regulations, guidelines, and procedures according to company, local, state, and federal health code regulations; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Comply with 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.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Previous comparable experience.
• Any equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician.

Benefits

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

• A wide range of healthcare coverage options, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans through company or collective bargaining agreements.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support through free counseling via 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.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.