Pharmacy Cashier (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Cashier aids distributing medication and related supplies to customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures correct selection of dosage, form, strength and quantity to stock.
• Orders supplies and medications, including emergent situations, based on patient needs. Monitors drugs closely to evaluate and establish appropriate stock levels.
• Demonstrates ability to use pharmacy inventory systems to stock product in specified areas. Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Monitors medication outdates.
• Maintains accurate controlled substance records.
• Consistently demonstrates excellent customer service and a pleasant demeanor during all communication with patients or health care professionals.
• Demonstrates ability to determine the level of expertise required to address the patient/health provider need to transfer/refer them to the desired individual.
• Demonstrates ability to triage the order arriving in the work area to designate appropriate entry priority.
• Provides excellent customer service by greeting all customers, visitors, and/or vendors that enter the facility, ensure proper identification is present. Assists customers with their pharmacy needs, answering customer inquiries, and resolving customer complaints, as allowed by current pharmacy law.
• Cleans equipment according to prescribed methods.
• Files department records.
• Provides input and data analysis to help set and achieve department goals and objectives.
• Reconcile cash register drawers at the end of the shifts by completing daily deposit slips and forwards to Administrative Assistant at Legacy Garden. Ensures an appropriate amount of petty cash is readily available if needed.
• Ensures the appearance of The Apothecary Shop is pleasing to the customer and performs minor housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Pharmacy experience preferred

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Customer Service: We know that we make a difference in the lives we touch. We deliver service in a manner that reflects compassion, empathy and caring. We expect employees to demonstrate excellent service in all that we do.
• Effective Communication: The purpose of communication is to provide clear, accurate information and to achieve mutual understanding by active listening and having open and respectful dialogue.
• Compliance: Obeys, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of our operations and requirements.
• Commitment to Co-Workers/Teamwork: Regardless of our department or status, we are all linked together as teammates to serve our patients and our community. We will demonstrate our commitment to co-workers by doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.
• Accountability: We believe in taking pride in what we do. We are responsible for the outcomes of our efforts. We recognize our work as a reflection of who we are as people and as professionals, both demonstrating a commitment to our entities and our community.

• 403(b) Retirement: First quarter after one year of employment, the hospital will match up to a percentage of gross wages when the employee contributes contributions of percentage
• Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.

This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

From: Pender Community Hospital District