Community Health Alliance Job Description Pharmacy Clerk/cashier printable pdf download

Community Health Alliance

Job Description

Pharmacy Clerk/Cashier

(PCC)

Supervisor: Director of Pharmacy Operations

Job Description: The Pharmacy Clerk/Cashier (PCC) performs all front desk activities of the Clinic

Pharmacy. These activities include patient/family receipt, processing, and completion of all Rx’s

prescribed by CHA providers. The PCC will follow all Pharmacy and State of Nevada laws pertaining to

pharmaceuticals, including patient confidentiality.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent and preferably previous

pharmacy clerk experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of essential functions in a busy Medical Clinic Pharmacy.

2. Knowledge of general Rx practices and procedures.

3. Knowledge of HIPPA, all three (3) Nevada Medicaid Rx plans with their procedures for Rx

coverage.

4. Knowledge of an electronic medical record system

5. Knowledge of manual and electronic billing procedures

6. Knowledge of all health care services offered at each clinic site

7. Knowledge of automated billing systems

8. Skill in communicating effectively to peers, supervisors and patients and to handle stressful

situations appropriately

9. Skill in operating personal computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email

and other office equipment

10. Skill in accuracy and attention to detail

11. Ability to calculate figures and amounts for posting

12. Ability to prioritize work

13. Ability to read and write legibly, Spanish fluency is required

14. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, most importantly patient insurance, financial

and medical information according to Federal and State laws

15. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

16. Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and

enhance teamwork in the clinics and in the overall CHA organization

17. Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively and sensitively to special population

groups as defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, etc.

18. Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse over telephone

19. Ability to see well enough to use computer efficiently and read computer reports and

correspondence

20. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis

21. Reasonable accommodation will be made for physical limitations on an individual basis

22. Willingness to learn, understand and abide by CHA’s policies and procedures

Community Health Alliance Job Description Pharmacy Clerk/cashier