What should I expect from a pharmacy tech job at Kroger?

Question

I just got a part time job at Kroger as a pharmacy tech in Michigan. I'm also a premed student going full time. I have no previous experience but the manager thought I could be trained and could do the job. So my question is how much pay should I expect and what will be my duties? Will I ever need to get licensed? Does the job go well with school? Any info is helpful.

Thank you!

Answer 1

I have a friend who works as a pt at a local Kroger and she makes $9/hr (she is only has her state license and not a CPhT).  You will need to be licensed depending on the laws of your state's board of pharmacy.  You will definately have the upper hand when you attend medical school.  You will ace pharmacology!

Duties:  stock medications on shelf, assist pharmacist dispense medication, take up and ring up prescriptions, answer the telephone, inventory assistance.  Remember, you cannot give any advice whatsoever to customers/patients regarding medicine.  You have to refer the customer/patient to the pharmacist.