Department: University Health Services
Classification: Cashier 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Academic Year (Classified), Ongoing
Salary: $18.06 - $20.98
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
March 26, 2026; open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete an online application, including the following:
• You will be asked to provide responses within the application relating to your qualifications.
• You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three professional references. A current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed) is preferred. Candidates will be notified before any references are contacted.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Community and Belonging, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
University Health Services (UHS) is a nationally accredited (AAAHC), multispecialty, outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to meeting students as they are, where they are, and how they are, then collaborating with them to build mental and physical resiliency so they can take on the world! We are also committed to caring for our staff and maintaining a healthy, thriving work environment that fosters a sense of belonging for each of us.
University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging through action, including being intentional about recruiting a diverse candidate pool that reflects the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply.
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Cashier is a critical component of a pharmacy’s customer service and financial operations. We are looking for a detail-oriented, friendly, and reliable individual to join our team and provide an exceptional experience for our customers. The ideal candidate would be able to work efficiently under pressure, handle sensitive information with confidentiality, and have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Primary duties for the Pharmacy Cashier include:
• Greet patients, accept prescription drop offs, confirm University Health Services eligibility, ring up prescription and over the counter (OTC) items, and make appropriate change for the transaction
• Receive deliveries and shelve prescription products and OTC merchandise
• Keep the pharmacy neat and orderly by cleaning counters, emptying garbage, and dealing with confidential recycling
• Audit OTC and prescription drugs for expiration dates and collaborate with Pharmacy Technician to remove from inventory
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional and timely manner and involve Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist when necessary
• Answer general questions about pharmacy processes like prescription transfers, prior authorizations, when refills are too soon for insurance billing, and pharmacy clinical appointments
• Check in patients for pharmacy clinical appointments
• Close pharmacy cash register at the end of the day
Work Schedule:
This position is a 9-month position and works during the academic year. Employment of academic year employees may be extended into the breaks and/or summer term to meet the departmental and/or operational needs of the UHS.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employee must follow Compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.
Minimum Requirements
• Six months of cashiering experience exchanging money for purchases and making change. (Training or experience should have included operating a calculator or ten-key adding machine by touch, and using a computer and keyboard.)
Professional Competencies
• Ability to handle cash and make accurate change for customers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy products and services
• Experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a pharmacy setting
• Experience in a customer service role
• Experience operating a Point of Sale (POS) device
FLSA Exempt:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.
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