Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care & Wellness Support

Kroger Family of Companies; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and ensure accurate dispensing, data entry, and customer service at our Spokane area locations. The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, patient safety, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced retail/pharmacy environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a current registration/licensure where required, be 18+, and ready to support CLIA-waived screenings and non-dispensing services under state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Completion of national registration, certification or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and the company's policies regarding the same.
• Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacist’s professional judgement.
• Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing all steps of reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing.
• Support the continued coaching and training of clerks and/or technicians.
• Compound medications according to state and any other regulations.
• Perform post fill audits to verify prescription information matches computer records.
• Support non-dispensing services through the use of various platforms, resources, and applications.
• Complete all aspects of CLIA-waived screenings consistent with state and federal law as well as company policies.
• Provide any additional health and wellness services allowed by state and other regulatory bodies.
• 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.
• Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and ensure accurate dispensing, data entry, and customer service at our Spokane area locations. The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, patient safety, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced retail/pharmacy environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a current registration/licensure where required, be 18+, and ready to support CLIA-waived screenings and non-dispensing services under state and federal regulations.