PHARMACY/LEAD CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN

About the role

Provide and train others to 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.

Responsibilities

• Support company health and wellness initiatives
• Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
• 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 judgement
• Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing all steps of reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing
• Train and mentor new hire technicians through day-to-day training and support for pharmacy associates
• Encourage, monitor, and assist new techs through the technician training program
• Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example and delegating as necessary
• Serve as the primary representative for store-wide meetings and huddles
• Help create and manage scheduling and station rotation for the hourly staff per labor forecasts
• Complete the PIC Assistant process walk
• Prepare for offsite Business to Business clinics (biometric screenings, vaccinations) to support the pharmacist
• Oversee inventory management including reconciling orders, returns process, and physical inventory preparation
• Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert, recognizing areas of opportunity and coaching to correctness as appropriate
• 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
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud
• Administer immunizations where applicable by state law
• Must be willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a pharmacy senior certified technician
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of Pharmacy Certified Technician experience within the Kroger enterprise
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be professional, dependable, possess a positive attitude, good judgment, and be able to gain the support of others to lead a high-performing pharmacy team
• Self-motivated, able to organize, prioritize, plan, and meet deadlines
• Proven attention to detail and stellar customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills with leaders and peers
• Completion of national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending upon state requirements
• Ability to handle highly confidential information

Desired Qualifications

• 1 year or more of previous experience in a management or supervisory role

About Us

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans
• 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 with free counseling through our 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 an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways