Pharmacy Technician

Kroger; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs and career pathways

Job summary

Kroger in Blacksburg, Virginia is seeking a motivated individual to fulfill various responsibilities including compliance with regulations, customer service, and support to the pharmacist. This role entails performing essential job functions while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, be at least 18 years old, and possess the ability to handle confidential information. The position offers competitive benefits including healthcare coverage, flexibility in work schedules, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Meets minimum state requirements to perform the functions related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Comply with local and federal regulations.
• Understand ordering functions and computerized inventory management.
• Provide a stellar customer experience.

Skills

Handling confidential information

Customer service

Inventory management

Conflict management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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/guidelines/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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Any previous comparable experience.
• Any equivalent experience of a pharmacy clerk.
• EPRN familiarity.

Benefits

• 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 our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.