Lead Pharmacy Technician – Vaccines & Training

Kroger; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger in Spring, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Certified Technician to support health and wellness initiatives, administer vaccines as allowed, and assist pharmacists while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

You will train pharmacy staff, ensure accurate data entry and dispensing, and uphold safety standards across the department. A state-allowed licensure and BLS are preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Pharmacy Certified Technician experience within the Kroger enterprise (Except California).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of Technician Product Verification program and ongoing maintenance requirements as allowed by state law.
• Completion of Point of Care training program and ongoing maintenance requirements as allowed by state law.
• Completion of 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/written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to organize, prioritize, plan and meet deadlines.
• Proven attention to detail and stellar customer service skills.
• Registration or licensure as required by state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Health and Wellness initiatives.
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and the company's policies regarding HIPAA.
• Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements.
• Administer vaccinations, point of care testing, completing Technician Product Verification, and other advanced duties as allowed by state law.
• 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.
• Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and encourage, monitor, and assist new techs through the technician training program (Except California)
• Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example.
• Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings/huddles.
• Support workflow and pharmacist oversight through shift leadership and rotation decisions.
• Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert by coaching for correctness as appropriate.
• Comply with all sanitation and safety regulations and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be willing and able to perform all essential job functions of a Pharmacy Certified Technician.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Pharmacy Certified Technician

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Certified Technician experience within Kroger (Except California)

18+ years of age

Technician Product Verification program

Point of Care training program

Immunization training program

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Confidentiality and communication skills

State registration/licensure per requirements

Job description

Kroger in Spring, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Certified Technician to support health and wellness initiatives, administer vaccines as allowed, and assist pharmacists while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

You will train pharmacy staff, ensure accurate data entry and dispensing, and uphold safety standards across the department. A state-allowed licensure and BLS are preferred for advancement.