PHARMACY/CERTIFIED TECH

Kroger; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Alaska seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join our team. You will support pharmacists, perform reception, data entry and dispensing steps, and help maintain a safe, compliant store environment.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, confidentiality, and high-quality customer service. Prior experience is welcome, with opportunities for training and growth within a health-focused retail setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school credential (GED or diploma) and be eligible for licensure or certification as required.
• Must maintain confidential information handling and HIPAA compliance.
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacist in responsibilities and assist with data entry, reception, adjudication and dispensing tasks.
• Provide excellent customer experience while ensuring accurate steps of the workflow.
• Assist in coaching clerks and technicians and adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA rules and store policies.
• Support non-dispensing services and participate in screenings where applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Confidential information handling

Attention to detail

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 and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Any previous comparable experience
• Any equivalent experience of a pharmacy technician

Benefits

• 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.