PHARMACY/LEAD CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN - Military Veterans
at Kroger
Provide and train others to provide exceptional customer service to help people live healthier lives by treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, providing a safe, clean, inclusive environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products, services, and care at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Provide direct patient intervention by providing health and wellness services and experiences relevant to the patient as allowable by and consistent with state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support company health and wellness initiatives
- Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
- Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements
- Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacists professional judgement
- Provide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing all steps of reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensing
- Train and mentor new hire technician day-to-day training and support for pharmacy associates
- Encourage, monitor and assist new techs through the technician training program
- Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example and delegating as necessary
- Serve as the primary representative for store-wide meetings/huddles
- Help create and manage scheduling and station rotation for the hourly staff per labor forecasts
- Complete the PIC Assistant process walk
- Prepare for offsite Business to Business clinics (biometric screenings, vaccinations) to support pharmacist
- Oversee inventory management including, but not limited to, reconciling orders, returns process, physical inventory preparation
- Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert being able to recognize areas of opportunity and coach to correctness as appropriate
- 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
- Administer immunizations where applicable by state law
- Must be willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a pharmacy senior certified technician
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be professional, dependable, possess positive attitude, good judgment, and be able to gain the support of others to lead a high performing pharmacy team
- Self-motivated, able to organize, prioritize, plan and meet deadlines
- Proven attention to detail and stellar customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills with leaders and peers
- Completion of national and/or state registration, certification or license depending upon state requirements
- Ability to handle highly confidential information
Desired
- 1 year or more of previous experience in a management or supervisory role
ABOUT US
Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!
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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.
At the Kroger Family of Companies, we’re all about people. We provide satisfying, sustainable careers—with boundless opportunities—to nearly 450,000 associates across the nation.
We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help to feed your future by focusing on providing the value and support you need to grow.
We believe in an associate-first culture, built on collaborative, diverse communities that thrive together. We genuinely care about each other, giving back and helping out. We also know that none of us can succeed on our own. Stress happens. Life happens. That’s why we provide the tools and support you need to live our values and find your way.
No matter where you start your journey, fresh opportunities abound with the Kroger Family of Companies. The scope and size of our organization means we cater to nearly any career aspiration or skill set.
Beyond comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we provide meaningful opportunities for associates to expand their horizons and grow their careers. From internal and external training and education programs to on-the-job training and personalized development opportunities, we help our associates reach their full potential.