PHARMACY/CLERK

Kroger; Los Osos (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger's Ralphs division in California is seeking a customer service-focused associate dedicated to helping customers live healthier lives. You will assist shoppers, handle cash and inventories, and ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming store environment.

We value honesty, integrity, and community, with opportunities for growth, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits for part-time associates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in customer service, including cashier duties, is desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Comply with safety and sanitation regulations and notify management of unsafe conditions.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and valued.
• Maintain clean, organized work stations and customer areas.
• Operate cash register and handle various payment methods to prevent loss.
• Assist with inventory control and vendor coupon processing.
• Provide a stellar customer experience during checkout and product dispensing where applicable.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and support health and wellness initiatives.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts professionally.
• Assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

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. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
• Comply with and reinforce all safety and sanitation regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs according to company, local, state, and federal health code regulations; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated
• Maintain departmental standards including keeping clean and organized work stations and customer waiting areas
• Understand and follow the company guidelines on computerized inventory management, control, and ordering of non-legend drugs
• Complete all aspects of allowable inventory control, including shelf maintenance
• Answer phone and triage calls and answer inquires as appropriate
• Promote sales and services to customers and store associates
• Understand and adhere to guidelines on accepting and tendering vendor coupons, limits on cash shortages and company shrink guidelines
• Understand and follow the company guidelines on the operation of the cash register and follow all cashier handling policies to prevent loss including tendering electronic fund transactions such as Credit/Debit Cards, EBT and Gift Cards, as well as cash and check transactions
• Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently performing all steps of release to patient and product dispensing, if allowable by state law
• Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and the company’s policies regarding the same
• Support company health and wellness initiatives
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

MINIMUM

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to handle confidential information

DESIRED

• Any previous comparable experience
• Any experience with customer service, including registries, phone, and cashier
• Any experience with inventory control in a retail environment

About Us

Based in California, Ralph’s merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Ralphs customers in over 180 stores throughout the state.

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.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location’s management.

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 your 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!