Regional Technician Specialist

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! If you want to make a difference, Rite Aid is the right place. While Rite Aid is big, it still feels small — you and your work are never lost in the crowd. You know the leaders, and they recognize your impact. Teams are tightly knit and agile. Small groups, courageous enough to meet our goals in new ways. You can take your work, your team, or your business to the next level without being slowed down by a ton of process or layers of approval. For anyone with intent to grow, you can reinvent yourself in a new role or take on a new challenge while helping us reinvent Rite Aid and innovate our industry. Wherever you work in the Rite Aid family, your diverse perspectives and fierce commitment enable us to deliver on the promise of ’whole health for life’ for communities around our country. And that makes the biggest difference of all. Job Summary The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate training initiatives and mentor Pharmacy Associates. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid’s brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes. Responsibilities The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned: •Track & evaluate progress of training of the Pharmacy Associates within the region through monitoring and observance, and make independent judgment decisions as needed. •Conduct training according to established Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician Training Program curriculum. •Assist Region Pharmacy Leaders in the execution of Rite Aid training programs. •Travel to stores within the region to assist with training and developing Pharmacy Associates. •Perform module and/or job certifications consistent with the Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician Training Program. •Participate with the interviewing, hiring and onboarding process and making hiring recommendations. •Assists pharmacy manager to assess Pharmacy Associates and provide mentoring and coaching for performance improvement. The typical starting pay range for this position is between $18.69 - $28.50 hourly, although wages can very based on experience and geography. Qualifications Education and/or Experience •H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)     Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician Certification or National Certification (PTCB or NHA) is required     required. •1 year of experience in Retail and/or pharmacy operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience   required. • Strong communication skills required.   Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations • Other, PLEASE LIST BY NAME Pharmacy Technician License required by State (National Certification in states where registration/license is not offered) required • Other, PLEASE LIST BY NAME Pharmacy Technician National Certification (CPhT or ExCPT) issued by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) required within 6 months in role     required • Fair Chance Act Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we identify a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage. For more detailed information around city/state required notices, click here to access a list of disclosures. New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits unlawful employment discrimination based on an individual's race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status).  Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. Maryland Applicants :  Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. Massachusetts Applicants : It is unlawful in