Pharmacy Certified Tech & Wellness Trainer

Kroger Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a Pharmacy Certified Technician to support Health and Wellness initiatives in store locations. You will administer vaccinations, perform point of care testing where allowed, and assist pharmacists while ensuring accurate dispensing, data entry, and customer service.

The role requires a current national/state license as applicable, completion of Kroger training programs, and a strong focus on safety, confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and health

Qualifications

• Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and Kroger policies.
• 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.
• Completion of national and/or state registration, certification or licensure depending upon state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and the company's policies regarding HIPPA.
• 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 pharmacy technician 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 over-sight through shift leadership, delegating station rotation and best solutions to any issues that may arise.
• Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert by being able to recognize areas of opportunity and coach to correctness as appropriate.
• 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 willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Organization & planning

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a Pharmacy Certified Technician to support Health and Wellness initiatives in store locations. You will administer vaccinations, perform point of care testing where allowed, and assist pharmacists while ensuring accurate dispensing, data entry, and customer service.

The role requires a current national/state license as applicable, completion of Kroger training programs, and a strong focus on safety, confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and health