Certified Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care & Dispensing

Kroger; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support health and wellness initiatives and assist pharmacists in daily operations in-store. You will handle reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing steps while maintaining HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

The role requires national/state licensure where applicable, a high school diploma, and the ability to work with a team to train clerks and technicians. Growth opportunities exist within Kroger's pharmacy network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Completion of national registration, certification or licensure.
• Any previous comparable experience.
• Any equivalent experience of a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Support health and wellness initiatives.
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and the company's policies.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support health and wellness initiatives and assist pharmacists in daily operations in-store. You will handle reception, data entry, adjudication, and dispensing steps while maintaining HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

The role requires national/state licensure where applicable, a high school diploma, and the ability to work with a team to train clerks and technicians. Growth opportunities exist within Kroger's pharmacy network.