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Company Name:Fred Meyer
Position Type:Employee
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Minimum Pay Range:15.84
Maximum Pay Range:16.75
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
- Receive, check in, and stock pharmaceuticals
- Sort, file, and retrieve pharmacy records
- File filled prescriptions in pharmacy will call area
- Maintain pharmacy equipment and work areas to Company standards
- Hand out refills when requested by the pharmacist where no counseling is deemed necessary
- Handle non-professional phone calls to or from:
o Patients requesting refills of a prescription by Rx number
o Physicians office requesting refill authorization
o Physicians 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 individual prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, as allowed by state law
- Prepackage and label drugs for subsequent use in prescription dispensing operations under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
- Process refill requests, as allowed by state law
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Desired Previous Job Experience:
- Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
- Six months customer service experience
- Six months Fred Meyer cashier experience
- Six months pharmacy experience
- 4,000 SPH ten-key by touch/sight
- 40 WPM typing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PRX computer system
- Related retail experience
Potential Career Path from this position:
- Pharmacy Technician
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!
Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: Pharmacy Board License
Position Type: Part-Time
Shift(s): Day; Evening
Regions: West
States: Washington
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