Pharmacist Grad Intern

Kroger; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a pharmacy leader to create an outstanding leadership experience through exemplary pharmacy practice. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations and maintaining quality standards while guiding provider and technical teams to work together effectively.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate patient data entry, supporting daily production goals, and upholding Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety across the department.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Enter patient information into computer accurately and efficiently.
• Count and prepare specified product using company best practices.
• Complete professional duties for prescriptions according to laws and regulations.
• Follow the appropriate staging procedures.
• Maintain records on prescription volume.
• Perform production audits.
• Understand and adhere to shrink guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Create an inclusive environment for all associates.
• Interact professionally with coworkers.
• Reinforce safety programs and report unsafe practices.
• Inspect equipment and notify for repairs.
• Notify management of accidents or near misses.
• Report safety risks or illegal activity.

Skills

Oral and written communication

HIPAA knowledge

Stress management

Confidentiality

Math skills

Education

Pharmacy degree (Doctor of Pharmacy)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Create an outstanding leadership experience through exceptional pharmacy practice. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our provider and technical teams to work in a complimentary manner. Assist the department manager in achieving daily production goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Create an outstanding leadership experience through exceptional pharmacy practice. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our provider and technical teams to work in a complimentary manner. Assist the department manager in achieving daily production goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Enter patient's information into computer accurately and efficiently.
• Count and prepare specified product using company best practices.
• Complete any professional duties required for the fulfillment of prescriptions according to all applicable rules, regulations and laws
• Follow the appropriate staging procedures.
• Maintain records on prescription volume
• Perform any necessary production audits.
• Understand and adhere to shrink guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized work station.
• Create an environment that enables all associates to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding roles and responsibilities throughout the facility.
• Interact with coworkers in a professional and positive manner.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions and notifying management of unsafe practices and conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying the appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of employee accidents or close calls.
• Report all safety risks or issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Other Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Minimum 18 years of age
• NABPLEx eligible within 90 days of hire
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Basic math skills (i.e., counting, addition, and subtraction)

Desired

• Any pharmacy experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

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.

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!

About The Team

The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience. To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor. Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits

• Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft‑Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Associate discounts

Growth And Development Benefits

• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, we look forward to getting to know you!