Pharmacy Clerk

About the role

The Pharmacy Clerk performs many of the administrative duties of the retail pharmacy, including answering phones, accepting prescriptions, filing records, and receiving payment from customers. They will also serve as the cashier much of the time, requiring good customer service skills and comfort with completing sales.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening and/or closing.
• Greet customers, answer calls, and field patient questions with a positive attitude.
• Collect payment and insurance information.
• Close and count down registers, and deposit money at the end of the day.
• Keep front end shelves organized and clean, along with the rest of the pharmacy.
• Make regular OTC inventory checks and order merchandise.
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Move, lift, carry and place merchandise and supplies weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping and turning.
• Stand and/or walk frequently throughout the work shift.
• Visually locate merchandise and other objects, as well as verify information, often in small print.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Proven communication and customer service skills
• Strong math skills required
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Reliable with a keen eye for detail