Pharmacy Assistant

About the role

Pharmacy Assistant role at Permai Polyclinics Fortuna, Kota Kinabalu.

This is a full-time, shift-based position in a 24-hour clinic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, labelling and arranging medications according to prescriptions and the doctor's instructions
• Dispense medications to patients under the supervision and direction of the doctor or authorised healthcare professional
• Explain basic medication instructions clearly to patients, including dosage, frequency and storage requirements
• Maintain accurate records of medications received, dispensed, returned or disposed
• Monitor medication and medical-supply stock levels and prepare restocking or purchase requests
• Check medication expiry dates regularly and ensure items are arranged according to the First-Expire, First-Out (FEFO) method
• Receive deliveries and verify the quantity, condition and expiry dates of supplied items
• Ensure medications are stored safely and at the appropriate temperature
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety and organisation of the dispensary and medication-storage areas
• Assist with clinic registration, billing and other administrative duties when required
• Assist with procurement of medications

About you

• Certificate or Diploma in Pharmacy, Pharmacy Assistance or a related field is preferred
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Previous experience in a clinic, hospital, pharmacy or healthcare setting will be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of medications, stock management and dispensing procedures
• Able to communicate effectively in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin or local languages is an advantage
• Computer literate and able to learn clinic-management systems
• Careful, responsible and attentive to detail
• Friendly, helpful and able to communicate professionally with patients
• Able to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
• Ability to speak in Mandarin/Chinese is an added advantage

Benefits

• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop practical clinic experience
• Statutory contributions and benefits in accordance with Malaysian employment requirements
• Staff incentives, subject to the clinic's policies