Pharmacy Clerk

Department Overview

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Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b) Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status) Commuter subsidies Tuition reimbursement Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits Annual Raises Employee discounts to local and major businesses Childcare service discounts Growth/Development Opportunities

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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. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, Systematic problem solving skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Some College. Experience in a community pharmacy.

Additional Details

Pay Range: $17.42 - $23.17 per hour

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. This position requires standing for long periods of time. Additionally, this candidate will need to perform many of their duties at a cash register. There will be intermittent standing, walking, stooping, crouching, talking and listening.

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.