Pharmacy Clerk - Retail Pharmacy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA); Blanchard (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Clerk to greet customers, process transactions, balance the register, and maintain a clean, organized checkout area. You will handle returns, assist with inventory, and help keep OTC displays current. Proficiency with a POS system and strong customer service skills are essential.

The role emphasizes good verbal communication, basic math, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Prior cashier or pharmacy-related experience is preferred.

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 pharmacy 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.
• Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license.
• Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers.
• Process transactions using various forms of payment.
• Balance the register and bag purchased items.
• Process returns or exchanges.
• Maintain pharmacy neatness and cleanliness.
• Operate the Point-of-Sale system.
• Receive merchandise and assist with OTC inventory management.
• Merchandize products and refresh displays.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Ability to work with POS

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: 32

Job Summary: The Pharmacy 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 pharmacy neatness and cleanliness. Clerk must have a good understanding of Point-of-Sale system. Clerk may help with receiving merchandise and assist with the management of all over-the-counter inventory. Helps in merchandizing products and making sure displays are refreshed on a regular basis. 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 pharmacy 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.
• Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license.
• Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.

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

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct itself according to our mission, vision and values.

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.