Kroger Com Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

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!

Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED 
- 1 year of Pharmacy Certified Technician experience within the Kroger enterprise (Except California)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Completion of company-approved Technician Product Verification program and ongoing maintenance requirements as allowed by state law
- Completion of company-approved Point of Care training program and ongoing maintenance requirements as allowed by state law
- Completion of company-approved practical immunization training program and ongoing maintenance requirements
- Active enrollment in American Heart Association Basic Life Support course 
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Self-motivated, able to organize, prioritize, plan and meet deadlines
- Proven attention to detail and stellar customer service skills 
- Completion of national and/or state registration, certification or licensure depending upon state requirements
Desired
- 1 year of previous experience in a management or supervisory role
 

- Support company Health and Wellness initiatives
- Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and the company's policies regarding HIPPA
- Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements
- Responsible for administering vaccinations, point of care testing, completing Technician Product Verification, and other advanced pharmacy technician duties as allowed by state law
- 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
- Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and encourage, monitor, and assist new techs through the technician training program (Except California)
- Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example
- Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings/huddles
- Support workflow and pharmacist over-sight through shift leadership, delegating station rotation and best solutions to any issues that may arise
- Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert by 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
- Must be willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation