Pharmacy Clerk (Cashier)

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

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 totaling 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 (Competencies):

• 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

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.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)