Retail Pharmacy Clerk - Washburn Pharmacy - .5

Sky Lakes Medical Center • Klamath Falls, OR

91d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, greets customers in a friendly, professional manner, screens customer and responds to routine requests and refers to pharmacist or technician when needed. Provides service that is appropriate for age related differences. Assists customers with product location in a courteous and efficient manner. Maintains the clerk and customer area in a neat and orderly manner. Performs cash register duties as assigned to ensure correct financial transactions. Efficiently operates cash register including cash, checks, charges, payroll deduct and credits. Maintains documentation of the register and assists in deposit preparation. Maintains a balanced register on a consistent basis. Performs other technical and clerical duties as necessary for the daily operation of the Pharmacy department. This position reports to the Director, Pharmacy Services and Retail Pharmacy Supervisor.

Requirements

• Basic math skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions.
• Good with people and able to communicate effectively.
• Professional attitude and ability to deal with hostile or upset individuals.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the metric system.
• Typing skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to perform mathematical proportion problems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pharmacy experience.
• Previous clerk experience.
• Previous health care experience, especially in a pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Screen customer and respond to routine requests.
• Refer to pharmacist or technician when needed.
• Provide service that is appropriate for age related differences.
• Assist customers with product location in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Maintain the clerk and customer area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Perform cash register duties as assigned to ensure correct financial transactions.
• Efficiently operate cash register including cash, checks, charges, payroll deduct and credits.
• Maintain documentation of the register and assist in deposit preparation.
• Maintain a balanced register on a consistent basis.
• Attend department meetings and provide ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems.
• Work on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy.
• Remove outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units.
• Stock the shelves, rotating stock appropriately.
• Demonstrate effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers.
• Maintain and clean the equipment necessary to perform duties, reporting any failures or need for repair to immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager immediately.
• Make recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager, or other appropriate hospital manager.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED