Pharmacy assistant

About the role

The Pharmacy Assistant provides administrative and operational support to pharmacists in the preparation, processing, and dispensing of medicines. The role ensures accurate order processing, proper inventory handling, customer assistance, and compliance with company policies and pharmacy procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in receiving, preparing, packing, and releasing medicine orders.
• Encode and process prescriptions, medicine orders, and customer information accurately.
• Verify medicine names, quantities, and other order details before processing.
• Assist customers with basic inquiries regarding medicine availability, pricing, and order status, and refer clinical or medication-related questions to the pharmacist.
• Coordinate with pharmacists, doctors, customers, delivery personnel, and other departments regarding medicine orders.
• Monitor medicine inventory, stock levels, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
• Assist in receiving and organizing incoming medicines and pharmacy supplies.
• Prepare medicines and orders for delivery while ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper arrangement of the pharmacy or fulfillment area.
• Maintain accurate records of medicine releases, returns, and inventory transactions.

About you

• Graduate of BS Pharmacy, Pharmacy-related course, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Pharmacy Assistant certification or relevant pharmacy experience is an advantage.
• Experience in a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, medicine fulfillment, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy operations and medicine handling.
• Basic computer skills, particularly in data entry and inventory systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy when handling medicine orders.
• Organized, reliable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule