Job Description
Job Title: Pharmacist Assistant
Job Summary:
The Pharmacist Assistant is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in ensuring customers receive accurate and timely service. This includes reading and interpreting prescriptions or receipts, dispensing the correct medicines, providing basic information about their use, and maintaining a high standard of customer care and pharmacy operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prescription Handling: Accurately read and interpret customers prescriptions or receipts to identify the correct medicines and quantities required.
* Dispensing Support: Assist the pharmacist in preparing, labeling, and dispensing prescribed medications while adhering to legal and safety standards.
* Customer Assistance: Provide customers with clear information regarding the proper usage, dosage, and storage of their medicines under the supervision of a pharmacist.
* Customer Service: Ensure a friendly, professional, and efficient experience for every customer, addressing their queries and referring complex questions to the pharmacist.
* Inventory Management: Help manage stock levels by monitoring medicine supplies, checking expiry dates, and organizing the dispensary area.
* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, sales, and inventory in compliance with pharmacy regulations.
* Team Support: Collaborate with pharmacists and other staff to ensure smooth daily operations and uphold health and safety protocols.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling prescriptions.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer interaction.
* Basic knowledge of common medications and their uses.
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Organizational and multitasking abilities.