Note: This position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Gift Shop Clerk/Cashier performs responsibilities and duties related to receiving, pricing, and selling merchandise in gift shops. Duties include good customer service and maintaining a clean and inviting gift shop for visitors. Work independently, communicates effectively with visitors and staff, and provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all that visit the gift shop. Reports to the Manager of Volunteer Services & Gift Shop.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Gift Shop Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills (greet, welcome and assist all visitors).
• Demonstrates accuracy on computer and computerized cash register.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills.
• Maintains, organizes and keeps shop stocked with neat displays.
• Assists in pricing and selling merchandise in gift shops.
• Count out correct change when tendering cash.
• Manage returns of merchandise.
• Ability to work independently.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or GED equivalent; Two or more years of college preferred
• 2-4 years working experience.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Cash register skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Basic mathematical skills; Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities and reassignment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity required for specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers, employees and medical personnel.
• Flexible working hours and some weekends may be involved.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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