Retail Pharmacy Clerk - Pharmacy Washburn Retail - FT VARYING SHIFTS
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, greets customers in a friendly, professional manner, screens customers, and responds to routine requests, referring to the 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 operating the cash register for various payment types. Maintains documentation of the register and assists in deposit preparation, ensuring 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.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Professional attitude.
- Must be able to deal with hostile or upset individuals.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the metric system.
- Typing skills.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to perform mathematical proportion problems.
- Able to analyze work situations, problem solve and work in a professional manner.
- Able to perform various mathematical equations.
- Ability to learn 1000 generic/trade names.
- Ability to work under supervision and enter data into computer accurately.
Nice To Haves
- Previous pharmacy experience.
- Previous clerk experience.
- Previous health care experience especially in a pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Greets customers in a friendly, professional manner.
- Screens customers and responds to routine requests, referring to pharmacist or technician when needed.
- Provides service 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.
- Accurately enters data into pharmacy computer.
- Attends department meetings and provides ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems.
- Voices ideas/opinions in staff meetings.
- Works on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy.
- Maintains and demonstrates computer skills to appropriately receive information and perform duties.
- Prioritizes job tasks based on patient need.
- Removes outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units.
- Stocks the shelves, rotating stock appropriately.
- Demonstrates effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers.
- Provides excellent customer service in person and on the telephone.
- Maintains and cleans the equipment necessary to perform duties, reporting any failures or need for repair to immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager immediately.
- Makes recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager, or other appropriate hospital manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
