PHARMACY/TECHNICIAN

Portland, OR, United States

Job Description

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 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

- 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

- Understand and adhere to guidelines on accepting and tendering vendor coupons, limits on cash shortages and company shrink guidelines

- Answer phone and triage calls and answer inquiries as appropriate

- Complete billing procedures adequately to assure best value to the customer and the company

- Count, measure and prepare specified product using company best practices

- Put away legend orders, including Central Fill deliveries

- Maintain departmental standards including keeping clean and organized work stations and customer waiting areas

- Understand and follow the company guidelines on computerized inventory management, control, and ordering of all medications, devices, supplements and supplies

- Understand and perform ordering functions with primary and secondary wholesalers

- 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

- 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

Qualifications

Minimum

- High School Diploma or GED

- Must be 18 years old

- Meets minimum state requirements to perform the functions related to the position

- Ability to handle highly confidential information

Desired

- Any equivalent experience of a pharmacy clerk

- Any previous comparable experience

- EPRN familiarity

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!

About the Team

The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits:

Health care benefits

Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits: Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements

Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements

Associate discounts

Growth and Development Benefits: Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements

Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!