Certified Pharmacy Technician

Fred Meyer; Scappoose (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Fred Meyer in Oregon is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in patient care, reception, data entry and dispensing. You will interact with customers in a fast-paced retail setting, while adhering to HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

The role involves supporting health and wellness services, coding and screenings as allowed by law. Opportunity exists for part-time employment in a community-focused store in the Portland area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; state licensure or national registration for pharmacy technicians preferred.
• Completion of national registration, certification or licensure required.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately completing steps of reception, data entry and dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities that do not require professional judgement.
• Provide health and wellness services and patient interactions within state and federal laws.
• Perform CLIA-waived screenings as allowed by state and federal law and company policies.
• Receive, data entry, adjudication and product dispensing with accuracy.
• Maintain sanitation and safety guidelines per health codes and notify management of unsafe conditions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National registration, certification or licensure

Job description

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

What You'll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• 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 so much 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page !

Minimum - 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 - 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 judgement - 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 - Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation