Job Description

Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Cashier is the face of a pharmacy, interacting with customers on a daily basis, helping them to check out, while delivering a distinctive and delightful customer experience. This position plays an important role in keeping the pharmacy organized and clean.

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Monday, November 30, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

Salary Range:

This position works 40 hours per week during the academic year (approximately 38-39 weeks) and 20 hours per week during scheduled CSU breaks in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer (approximately 13-14 weeks). This position may voluntarily work additional hours to cover employees who are absent or on leave and during other clinic events, as requested by the management. The full-time annualized salary of $36,400 - $40,040 will be adjusted based upon a 20 or 40 hour per week work schedule.

CSU Health Network:

The CSU Health Network at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see https://health.colostate.edu/.

Pharmacy:

The CSU Health Network Pharmacy at Colorado State University provides prescription medication to students, faculty, and the community of Colorado State. In close conjunction with other departments of the CSU Health Network, we strive to ensure our students receive optimal healthcare in a fast, friendly, and professional environment. The Pharmacy provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday-Friday, providing attractive work schedules for staff.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide courteous customer service by greeting patients, answering questions in person and by phone, and assisting with over-the-counter selections, referring to the pharmacist as needed.
• Accurately operate the cash register, process payments, issue receipts, and balance the register at the end of each shift.
• Verify patient identity and authorization for prescription pickup, ensuring prescriptions are released to the correct patient.
• Collect, enter, and maintain insurance and prescription information while interpreting pharmacist and technician notes.
• Follow all pharmacy policies and procedures, including those related to special medication categories, safety protocols, and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Maintain pharmacy organization by stocking shelves, refilling vials, lids, bags, paper, and labels, and keeping work areas clean.
• Manage administrative and support tasks such as filing hard-copy prescriptions, maintaining invoices, organizing will-call prescriptions, and handling trash, recycling, and shredding.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient pharmacy operations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
• Pre-employment Drug Testing - Must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Special Requirement - The CSU Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience as a cashier in a retail environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy.
• Experience working in a retail/customer service setting.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy software.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Strong listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Application Information:

Complete applications must include:

• Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
• Resume

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at Tammy.Roehrich@colostate.edu.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.