Pharmacy Clerk

CORE VALUES

The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the Center's resources. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is a part of the Pharmacy team. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service to patients, operating the cash register, and preparing delivery and mail out prescriptions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Operate cash register and perform cash handling duties.
2. Provide customer service in accordance to the organization’s mission.
3. Prepare prescriptions for delivery and/or mail out.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent. If currently enrolled in high school must provide a letter from school administration stating the employee is in good standing and on track to graduate on time."
2. Previous experience operating a cash register, credit card machine and cash handling preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base
2. Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints.
3. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
4. Must be computer literate and proficient with software specific to the Pharmacy.
5. Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization.
6. Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
7. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to operate computer/register keyboard, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Computer work is frequent. Good lighting and comfortable temperature of ventilation at all times.