PHARMACY/SR CERTIFIED TECH

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. This includes creating a safe, clean, and inclusive environment, being a responsible community member, and offering the right products, services, and care at the right time with fair and accurate pricing.

Deliver direct patient intervention through health and wellness services and experiences, adhering to state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer is part of the Kroger family of companies, serving customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. We bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, working to create amazing experiences for customers, 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 licensure as required by state law.
• Administer vaccinations, point-of-care testing, complete Technician Product Verification, and perform other advanced pharmacy technician duties allowed by state law.
• Assist the pharmacist in all responsibilities except those requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
• Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
• Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and assist new technicians through the training program (except in California).
• Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example.
• Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings and huddles.
• Support workflow and pharmacist oversight through shift leadership, delegating tasks, and resolving issues.
• Act as a pharmacy safety subject matter expert, identifying areas of improvement and coaching team members.
• Comply with and reinforce all sanitation, safety, and health code regulations at the company, local, state, and federal levels; report unsafe conditions to store management.
• Report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Pharmacy Certified Technician experience within the Kroger enterprise (except in California).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of company-approved Technician Product Verification program and ongoing maintenance requirements as allowed by state law.
• Completion of company-approved Point of Care training program and ongoing maintenance requirements as allowed by state law.
• Completion of company-approved practical immunization training program and ongoing maintenance requirements.
• Active enrollment in American Heart Association Basic Life Support course.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and meet deadlines.
• Proven attention to detail and stellar customer service skills.
• Completion of national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure depending on state requirements.
• Must be willing and able to perform all essential job functions of a Pharmacy Certified Technician with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications (Desired)

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

Benefits

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support Associate Well-Being, including:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans (through company plans 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.