Pharmacy/Pharmacist Graduate Intern

Kroger; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement programming

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kroger in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician with strong customer service and regulatory compliance skills. The role supports pharmacists, performs essential tasks, and trains technicians while ensuring HIPAA and safety standards are followed.

You will work on-site in a fast-paced retail pharmacy, assist with MTM services, and participate in safety programs and daily operational tasks as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred and customer-service oriented.
• Enrolled in a pharmacy program or certification pathway.
• Current CPR certification and state intern registration where required.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions with/without accommodation.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety regulations per health codes; report unsafe conditions.
• Act as pharmacy safety SME and coach for accuracy.
• Support workflow and pharmacist oversight through shift leadership.
• Lead by example to meet department standards.
• Assist pharmacist in duties not requiring professional judgment.
• Possess ability for Pharmacy Technician responsibilities as needed.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and company privacy policies.
• Support Health and Wellness initiatives.
• Maintain current state/national registrations or licenses.
• Provide training support for pharmacy associates and mentor technicians.
• Represent store meetings/huddles when needed.
• Comply with regulations; report illegal activity.
• Handle EFT, cash, and card transactions; manage relevant guidelines.
• Enter patient data accurately; perform PFAs; assist MTM services.
• Reinforce safety programs and supervise equipment maintenance.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy school enrollment

Intern registration/certification (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Indianapolis, IN, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty,integrity,diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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
• Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert by being able to recognize areas of opportunity and coach to correctness as appropriate
• Support work flow and pharmacist over-sight through shift leadership, delegating station rotation and best solutions to any issues that may arise
• Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example
• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacists professional judgement
• Must be willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician
• Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and the company's policies regarding HIPPA
• Support company Health and Wellness initiatives
• Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements
• Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and encourage, monitor, and assist new techs through the technician training program
• Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings/huddles
• Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
• Understand and follow the company guidelines on tendering electronic fund transactions such as Credit/Debit Cards, EBT and Gift Cards, as well as cash and check transactions
• Enter patient's information into computer accurately and efficiently, perform post fill audits (PFAs), and assist the pharmacy in providing and maintaining MTM (Medication Therapy Management) services
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures ,identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance, properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail experience
• Completion of national and/or state intern registration,certification or licensure depending upon state requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program; certified or ability to be certified in immunizations
• National or StateIntern Registration
• Maintain a current CPR certification
• Ability to understand and adhere to company's limits on cash shortages and work honestly and effectively to control loss
• Ability to understand and adhere to guidelines on restricted sale items like Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks, and Videos
• High School Diploma or GED

Job Info

• Job Identification 199348
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 08:41 AM
• Locations 2550 Lake Circle Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, US (On-site)

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.
• 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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, 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.