Pharmacy Technician: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Kroger; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a pharmacy clerk to provide exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment in Memphis. You will assist pharmacists, perform reception and data entry tasks, and help dispense medications while following HIPAA and company policies.

The role requires 18+ with a high school diploma or GED, attention to confidentiality, and ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Training and growth opportunities are available within Kroger’s Pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Meets minimum state requirements to perform the functions related to the position.
• Any previous comparable experience or pharmacy clerk experience is a plus.
• EPRN familiarity is a plus.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger is seeking a pharmacy clerk to provide exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment in Memphis. You will assist pharmacists, perform reception and data entry tasks, and help dispense medications while following HIPAA and company policies.

The role requires 18+ with a high school diploma or GED, attention to confidentiality, and ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Training and growth opportunities are available within Kroger’s Pharmacy team.