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Watertown Pharmacy

Pharmacy Cashier

Watertown, MN · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Position Summary The Pharmacy Cashier is the primary point of contact for customers picking up prescriptions and purchasing over-the-counter items. This role handles point-of-sale transactions ...

Pharmacy Cashier

Watertown Pharmacy

Watertown, MN • On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
The Pharmacy Cashier is the primary point of contact for customers picking up prescriptions and purchasing over-the-counter items. This role handles point-of-sale transactions, verifies patient information, and supports the pharmacy team with front-counter operations while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Greet customers, ring up prescription and retail purchases, and process cash, credit, debit, HSA/FSA, and insurance co-payments.
  • Verify patient name, date of birth, and address before releasing prescriptions.
  • Collect signatures required for prescription pickup, HIPAA acknowledgment, and controlled-substance logs.
  • Answer phones and route calls to the pharmacist or technician as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate cash drawer; count down and reconcile at shift end.
  • Restock shelves, rotate stock, check expiration dates, and maintain a clean, organized counter and waiting area.
  • Assist with will-call bin organization and return-to-stock of unclaimed prescriptions.
  • Support pharmacy staff with basic clerical tasks and inventory receiving as directed.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED (or currently enrolled).
  • Must meet minimum age requirement for pharmacy work.
  • Prior cashier, retail, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
  • Basic math skills and comfort with POS systems.
  • Ability to pass a background check and, where required by state law, register as a pharmacy clerk or technician trainee.

Skills & Attributes:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with money and patient information.
  • Discretion and professionalism when handling protected health information (HIPAA compliance is mandatory).
  • Patience and empathy when working with customers who may be ill, elderly, or frustrated by wait times or insurance issues.
  • Ability to work efficiently during high-volume periods.

Physical Requirements:
  • Standing for extended periods (shifts of 4–8 hours).
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Reaching, bending, and repetitive hand motion.

Schedule:
Availability required for evenings, weekends, and some holidays based on pharmacy hours.

Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a competitive hourly wage and a benefits package that includes:
  • Health insurance reimbursement.
  • 401(k) retirement plan — with company match, available after [90 days / 6 months] of employment.
  • Paid vacation — accrued annually, increasing with tenure.
  • Paid time off (PTO) — for personal, sick, and family needs, in addition to vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Employee discount on store merchandise and prescriptions.
  • Ongoing training and support for advancement into pharmacy technician roles.