Pharmacy Assistant Job Summary (Post-Basic)We are seeking a responsible, detail-oriented pharmacy assistant to join our growing healthcare team.
In this role, you will assist the pharmacist in all clerical duties, including ringing up customers, restocking shelves, tracking inventory, and answering phones.
You must be an efficient worker and an excellent communicator.Pharmacy Assistant Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist pharmacist and pharmacy technician to process prescriptionsGreet customers and answer basic questionsBe familiar with stocked medicationsAdvise customers on basic drug information and interactionsDefer to pharmacist for more complex inquiriesInput customer and prescription information into the computer systemType and print out prescription labelsHelp gather and bag prescriptions and deliver to customersAnswer phones in a professional mannerTake and track inventory, restocking when neededAssist in organizing and shelving medicineAccept and process deliveriesFrequently clean and organize the workspacePerform various administrative duties as needed (filing, copying forms, till counting, etc.
)Manage cash register and complete transactionsReport any major issues to head pharmacistPharmacy Assistant Requirements and QualificationsNational Senior Certificate Must be qualified as per the SAPC requirements.
Previous experience working in a pharmacy or other service-related job preferredKnowledge of over-the-counter medicines and common prescriptionsExcellent customer service skillsExperience using POS systemsComputer literate and proficient typistTo support the pharmacies vision to be the customer's first choice health retailer by living and driving the company values.Retail experience essentialPropharm Software knowledge will be a requirement.
All applicants should reside within East London or be willing to relocate permanently.
Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted.
If you are not contacted by us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.We will however keep your CV on our database should any other job opportunities arise that match your profile, unless requested otherwise.