Pharmacy Clerk (Cashier)

Department Overview

The pharmacy clerk greets customers, receives monies and makes change in exchange for goods or services;

operates a cash register, may be required to balance cash and other methods of payment to revenue in

accordance with OHSU and Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedures on cash handling, as well as

applicable Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Function/Duties of Position

• Greets customers and assists in locating prescriptions for sale.

• Receives monies or processes credit cards or other payments in the pharmacy. Is accurate in totalling purchases, collecting the correct amount and making accurate change.

• Facilitates end of day reports and ensures that appropriate monies are in the tills for the start of the next day's business. Is accurate in reporting receipts.

• May be assigned to routine tasks not involving the handling of medications.

• May answer the telephone and provide the public with general information and directions.

• Provides excellent customer service to customers.
• Routinely telephones customers to remind them to pick up.
• Assists in daily inventory activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Work experience or training, which includes the exchange of money for purchases and making change. 
• Proven prior successful customer service experience. 

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills,
• Systematic problem solving skills,ability to work independantly with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a community pharmacy.
• some college

Additional Details

The pharmacy cashier will experience competing demands on their time from pharmacy customers and will

need to effectively multi-task and prioritize demands. The expectation is to provide customers with

exceptional service at all times. Additionally, within the healthcare setting, there can be a significant lack

of control over the workplace, with frequent interruptions (work is often dictated by external factors) that

may lead to mental fatigue or stress.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.