Pharmacy Cashier - Relief

Salem, OR, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.50 - $16.75

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job Description

Salud Medical Center is a prominent healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to communities in the Pacific Northwest. With over 40 clinics located across Washington and Oregon, Salud Medical Center has become a leading community health center known for its holistic approach to wellness. They offer a wide range of services that go beyond traditional medical care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health services. This commitment to holistic health is further demonstrated through programs and assistance for shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical and dental clinics. This multi-faceted model showcases Salud Medical Center's dedication to addressing the diverse needs of individuals and families in its service area. By fostering a patient-centered environment, the center emphasizes inclusivity and strives to eliminate health barriers, ensuring equitable access to quality care for all community members.

The Relief Pharmacy Cashier position at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR is a vital role within the pharmacy department, designed to support the pharmacy staff and enhance patient service. This part-time role offers competitive pay ranging from $18.35 to $22.48 per hour, with the potential for higher wages dependent on candidate experience. The Relief Pharmacy Cashier acts as the primary liaison between the pharmacy and patients, responsible for handling prescription transactions, entering patient data, managing billing details, and ensuring proper inventory levels are maintained. A key aspect of this position is to facilitate communication—answering phones, responding to non-professional inquiries, and directing calls appropriately. Duties also include verifying medication accuracy upon delivery and collecting payment, thus ensuring a smooth and efficient pharmacy operation.

Working in this role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Candidates should be detail-oriented, capable of entering and verifying sensitive patient information, and proficient with basic computer systems, preferably including Microsoft Office and pharmacy software. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is essential to meet the communication needs of the diverse patient population served by the facility. The position also involves routine administrative responsibilities such as filing, faxing, scanning, and copying. Moreover, the pharmacy cashier must monitor drug stock expiration dates, manage inventory restocking, and handle returns or re-stocking of unclaimed prescriptions according to regulatory guidelines. This comprehensive scope of duties ensures that patients receive excellent service while supporting overall pharmacy efficiency.

Salud Medical Center’s mission, "Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being," underscores its commitment to improving community health outcomes through inclusive employment and compassionate service. By joining the team as a Relief Pharmacy Cashier, individuals become part of an organization that values teamwork, community impact, and personal and professional growth, all while helping to foster a healthier and more equitable future for the populations served. This role is ideal for candidates seeking to contribute meaningfully to community health in a dynamic, supportive, and mission-driven environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to perform administrative tasks
Ability to work in a team
Attention to detail
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or general education diploma GED
Bilingual English/Spanish required at level 9
Effective verbal and listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to perform administrative tasks such as answering phones filing faxing scanning and copying
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
Ability to organize work while performing multiple tasks requiring attention to detail
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer systems including Microsoft Office preferred
Basic knowledge of a minimum of one pharmacy software system preferred

Job Duties

Answers the phone answers non-professional level inquiries and transfers calls to appropriate staff
Enters patient data and billing information in the system including patient name insurance allergies doctor and diagnosis
Delivers prescription to the patient verifying correct medication is provided collects payment and signature from the patient
Coordinates prescription counseling by the pharmacist as needed
Maintains awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels verifies quantity and submits order to the wholesaler
Verifies product orders received with invoice and purchase order places a sticker on each item and places it on the shelf
Monitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stock
Returns or discards dispensed prescription to stock if not picked up by patient enters information in the system for reverse billing as allowed by state regulations
Performs other duties as assigned