Pharmacy/Pharmacist Student/Intern

Kroger; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Pharmacy Certified Technician to support the pharmacist, lead shifts, and train associates in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

You will ensure HIPAA compliance, maintain safety standards, assist with MTM services, and help uphold department procedures while delivering excellent customer service.

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 loss prevention.
• Understand guidelines on restricted sale items.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with sanitation and safety regulations and notify management of unsafe conditions.
• Act as pharmacy safety SME and coach for correctness.
• Support workflow and supervision through shift leadership and delegation.
• Ensure department standards are followed by leading by example.
• Assist pharmacist in responsibilities except those requiring professional judgement.
• Be willing and able to perform all essential job functions of a Pharmacy Certified Technician.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and company policies.
• Support Health and Wellness initiatives.
• Maintain current state/national license as required.
• Provide training support for pharmacy associates and mentor new techs.
• Serve as representative for store-wide meetings.
• Comply with regulations and report illegal activity.
• Follow guidelines on tendering electronic transactions and cash handling.
• Enter patient information accurately and perform post-fill audits and MTM services.
• Reinforce safety programs and inspect equipment.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Shift leadership

Education

CPR certification

National or State Intern Registration

High School Diploma or GED

Immunizations certification

Tools

HIPAA knowledge

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

Minimum

• 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 226437
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 05:05 PM
• Locations 2513 Maple Point Dr, Lafayette, IN, 47905, 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.