Pharmacy Support & Patient Care Specialist

Kroger; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling benefits

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Dillons-based Kroger pharmacy clerk role in Hutchinson, Kansas, supports the pharmacist, serves customers, manages stock, processes transactions, and ensures HIPAA-compliant care in a fast-paced environment.

You must be 18+, have a High School Diploma or GED, handle confidential information, and meet state requirements. Prior pharmacy clerk experience is a plus, with growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Meets minimum state requirements to perform the functions related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Comply with and reinforce all food safety, sanitation and safety regulations/procedures and programs according to company, local, state, and federal health code regulations; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Understand and perform ordering functions with primary and secondary wholesalers.
• Understand and follow the company guidelines on computerized inventory management, control, and ordering of all medications, devices, supplements and supplies.
• Maintain departmental standards including keeping clean and organized work stations and customer waiting areas.
• Count, measure and prepare specified product using company best practices.
• Complete billing procedures adequately to assure best value to the customer and the company.
• Answer phone and triage calls and answer inquiries as appropriate.
• 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 completing all steps of reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacist’s professional judgement.
• 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.
• Put away legend orders, including Central Fill deliveries.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dillons-based Kroger pharmacy clerk role in Hutchinson, Kansas, supports the pharmacist, serves customers, manages stock, processes transactions, and ensures HIPAA-compliant care in a fast-paced environment.

You must be 18+, have a High School Diploma or GED, handle confidential information, and meet state requirements. Prior pharmacy clerk experience is a plus, with growth opportunities and benefits.