Pharmacy Cashier

The Pharmacy Cashier is the face of a pharmacy, interacting with customers on a daily basis, helping them to check out, while delivering a distinctive and delightful customer experience.

This position plays an important role in keeping the pharmacy organized and clean.

The Pharmacy Cashier is a full-time, scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 12 months a year. This position reports directly to the Pharmacy Manager.

Required Job Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Six months of experience as a cashier in a retail environment

Preferred Job Qualifications Experience

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy
• Experience working in a retail / customer service setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Working knowledge of pharmacy software
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritization skills
• Strong listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement
• A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort

Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties Job Duty Category Cashier Duty / Responsibility

• Operate the cash register, process payments, and issue receipts
• Make sure prescriptions are given to the right patient
• Verify patient identity / authority to pick-up prescriptions
• Collect and enter insurance information
• Interpret all pharmacist and technician notes and proceed accordingly
• Follow all policies for completing a sale for special medication categories
• Balance the register at the end of each shift
• Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time 50% Job Duty Category Customer Service Duty / Responsibility

• Greet customers and patients as they enter the pharmacy
• Answer customer questions in person and on the phone, referring them to the pharmacist when necessary
• Help customers with over-the-counter selections
• Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time 30% Job Duty Category Other Duties Duty / Responsibility

• Stock shelves and keep the pharmacy clean and organized
• Refill paper and labels in the printers
• Refills vials, lids, and bags
• Take out trash, recycling, and shredding
• Organize and file hard copy prescriptions
• Text on prescriptions in will-call
• Assist in maintaining invoices
• Maintain confidentiality of all health information (HIPAA)
• Follow all safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned

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