Pharmacy Clerk - Retail Pharmacy

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full 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 pharmacy area. The role includes assisting with receiving merchandise and OTC inventory, as well as merchandising displays to keep them fresh.

Strong customer service and basic math skills are essential. Ideal candidates will have experience with POS systems, cashier duties, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in pharmacy or cashier roles preferred.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a POS computer system.
• Must have valid driver’s license and provide proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers and complete transactions.
• Balance the register and handle various forms of payment.
• Bag purchased items and process returns or exchanges.
• Maintain pharmacy neatness and cleanliness.
• Assist with receiving merchandise and managing OTC inventory.
• Help with merchandising and refreshing displays as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS 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 himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

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.