PHARMACY / CERTIFIED TECH

Kroger; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a pharmacy technician, providing exceptional customer service and health services. You'll support health initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Completion of national registration, certification, or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support company health and wellness initiatives.
• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those requiring professional judgment.
• Comply with sanitation and safety regulations.

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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 judgment
• 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 other regulations
• Perform post-fill audits to verify prescription information matches computer records
• Support non-dispensing services through various platforms, resources, and applications
• Complete all aspects of CLIA-waived screenings consistent with state and federal law as well as company policies
• Provide additional health and wellness services allowed by state and other regulatory bodies
• Comply with 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
• Report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud, in accordance with regulations
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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

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. 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. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

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 more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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