Gift Merchandise Clerk - Retail Pharmacy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA); Blanchard (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Gift Shop Clerk to greet customers, process payments, balance the register, and assist with merchandise displays. Responsibilities include processing returns, stocking shelves, and maintaining a clean, organized gift shop environment.

The role requires friendly customer service, basic math skills, and experience with POS systems. On-site position with periodic weekend shifts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate a point-of-sale system.
• Merchandising skills required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Retail or cashier experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service, communication, basic math, and product knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with purchases.
• Balance the cash register and handle transactions.
• Process returns or exchanges and manage receipts.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandising

Basic math

Work with minimal supervision

Retail cashier experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm, Sunday 9am to 1pm. Alternating weekday shifts and every other weekend rotation.

Summary of the Job

The Gift Shop Clerk is responsible for greeting and assisting customers, completing transactions using various forms of payment, balancing the register, bagging purchased items, processing returns or exchanges, and maintaining department neatness and cleanliness. The Gift Shop Clerk must have a good understanding of the Point-of-Sale system. The Gift Shop Clerk may help with receiving merchandise and assist with the management of all gift inventory. The Gift Shop Clerk is responsible for merchandizing products and making sure displays are refreshed and cleaned on a regular basis. The Gift Shop Clerk will assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to operate a point-of-sale computer system.
• Skill in displaying merchandise required.
• Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Experience in the retail industry or cashier experience preferred.
• This role requires excellent customer service skills, good verbal communication skills, basic mathematical skills, and knowledge about products and services available.

Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, handling/feeling Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), balancing, stooping, crouching

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.