Pharmacy Technician 30

Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: 

Position Summary:

Assist Pharmacists and customers. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

• Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Greet customers, handle cash register transactions
• Check in/stock pharmaceuticals
• Maintain pharmacy records
• File filled prescriptions in pharmacy will call area
• Maintain pharmacy equipment and work areas
• Hand out refills when requested by the pharmacist
• Handle non-professional phone calls, including:

o Patients requesting refills of a prescription by Rx number

o Physician's office requesting refill authorization

o Physician's office authorizing refill requests providing there are no changes in the prescription

o Calls related to price issues and pharmacy hours of operation

o Calls regarding the availability of goods and services

o Calls inquiring about the refill status or number of refills remaining

o Calls dealing with the ordering of drugs and supplies from wholesalers and distributors

• Count pours and label prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Prepackage and label drugs for subsequent use under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process refill requests
• Enter prescription data into the pharmacy computer system after receiving a request for a refill or a hard copy of a new prescription
• Review the patient profile to retrieve information as directed by a licensed pharmacist
• Handle unit dose packaging/blister packaging under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Handle calls to and from the physician's office dealing with profile information where no interpretation is required (i.e., quantity, date of fill, price)
• Reconstitute/restore medication previously altered for preservation and storage (accuracy checked and initialed by licensed pharmacist)
• File prescriptions and assist in 24 hour post-prescription audits
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of one year pharmacy experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
• Ability to work within set time frames
• Ability to continue education
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate or state license, if required by state of employment (i.e. WA, OR)

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• One year customer service experience
• 4,000 SPH ten-key
• 40 WPM typing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, PRX computer system

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None; Pharmacy Technician Certification
Position Type: Part-Time 
Shift(s): Day / First Shift
Regions: West
Posting States: Nevada

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more than 368,000 Associates across 34 states and the District of Columbia. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than 368,000 associates who serve customers in 2,641 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's.  The company also operates 786 convenience stores, 327 fine jewelry stores, 1,218 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food processing plants in the U.S.  Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club.

 Posting Notes:  NV || North Las Vegas || 2255 E Centennial Pkwy || 89081 || Fred Meyer || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Pharmacy; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Part-Time || None; Pharmacy Technician Certification