PHARMACY/LEAD CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN

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.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!What you'll receive from us:The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to: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.For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!MinimumHigh School Diploma or GED1 year of Pharmacy Certified Technician experience within the Kroger enterpriseMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be professional, dependable, possess positive attitude, good judgment, and be able to gain the support of others to lead a high performing pharmacy teamSelf-motivated, able to organize, prioritize, plan and meet deadlinesProven attention to detail and stellar customer service skillsExcellent communication skills with leaders and peersCompletion of national and/or state registration, certification or license depending upon state requirementsAbility to handle highly confidential informationDesired1 year or more of previous experience in a management or supervisory roleSupport company health and wellness initiativesUnderstand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulationsMaintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirementsAssist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacist's professional judgementProvide a stellar customer experience while accurately and efficiently completing all steps of reception, data entry, adjudication, and product dispensingTrain and mentor new hire technician day-to-day training and support for pharmacy associatesEncourage, monitor and assist new techs through the technician training programEnsure execution of department standards by leading by example and delegating as necessaryServe as the primary representative for store-wide meetings/huddlesHelp create and manage scheduling and station rotation for the hourly staff per labor forecastsComplete the PIC Assistant process walkPrepare for offsite Business to Business clinics (biometric screenings, vaccinations) to support pharmacistOversee inventory management including, but not limited to, reconciling orders, returns process, physical inventory preparationAct as pharmacy safety subject matter expert being able to recognize areas of opportunity and coach to correctness as appropriateComply 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 managementComply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraudAdminister immunizations where applicable by state lawMust be willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a pharmacy senior certified technicianMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation