Pharmacy Assistant

A complete job description for a Pharmacy Assistant requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting.

• Position Title: Pharmacy Assistant
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in a pharmacy or retail healthcare environment.
• Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time
• Reports To: Licensed Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Dispensing Support: Assist the pharmacist in preparing, counting, packaging, and labeling prescriptions accurately.
• Customer Service: Greet patients, answer telephone inquiries, and direct prescription or medical queries to the pharmacist.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, restock shelves, check for expired products, and receive incoming medical supplies.
• Administrative Tasks: Process cash register transactions, manage basic billing, and maintain organized, confidential patient records.
• Housekeeping: Keep the pharmacy counter, waiting area, and storage spaces clean, sanitized, and compliant with safety guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (certification in community pharmacy is a plus).
• Experience: At least 1 year of proven experience working in a pharmacy assistant or customer-facing medical support role.
• Skills: Basic proficiency in pharmacy software, strong communication, high attention to detail, and basic math/numeracy skills.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods during an 8-hour shift and lift medium-weight inventory boxes.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹13,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person