What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Clerk position at CommuniHealth Services?
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Pharmacy Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical, non-professional pharmacy tasks such as retrieving and packaging prescription, entering customer data, and ensuring efficient customer checkout service.
This position requires compliance with CommuniHealth Services’ written standards, including the Compliance Plan and policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), as well as assistance in the continuous monitoring, reporting and corrective action processes of corporate compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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1. Supports the workflow of the pharmacy by greeting patients, operating the POS system, stocking supplies, and triaging patient questions to the appropriate staff member.
2. Provides excellent customer service by assisting patients during the check-out process, answering non-prescription questions, and responding to complaints.
3. Scans items and keys products, ensures correct check-out totals, and maintains accurate money count in cash register drawer.
4. Maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA laws and CHS policies and procedures as well as compliance with
HRSA regulations.
5. Completes a daily deposit and transports deposit to the bank according to accounting policy.
6. Maintains a tidy waiting area and work area visible to the public.
7. Completes required CHS training per policy, maintains compliance with and knowledge of all CHS departmental, facility specific and system-wide policy and procedure, attends mandatory departmental meetings and/or training, and follows CHS Mission, Vision and Values in delivery of all services.
8. Participates in all appropriate meetings within the organization.
9. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION:
1. High School Diploma or GED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
1. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
2. Customer service experience preferred.
3. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
4. Must maintain a professional personal presentation.
5. Must possess excellent customer service skills.
6. Ability to use discretion while working with sensitive information.
7. Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
8. Must be reliable and trustworthy.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works in a well-lighted/ventilated office area of the facility.
2. Is subject to frequent interruptions.
3. Is involved with personnel, patients, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
4. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset personnel, patients, visitors, etc.
5. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours: weekends, holidays, and other shifts/positions as necessary.
6. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.
7. Is subject to cuts, bruises, falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day.
8. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the potential exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
9. Occasional overtime maybe required and/or hours maybe shortened as business needs dictate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Must be able to handle occasional lifting and pulling.
2. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
3. Must be able to function independently, have personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and support agencies.
4. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
CommuniHealth Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Pharmacy clerk: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bastrop, LA 71220: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12