A pharmacy assistant job description includes supporting pharmacists, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and providing customer service. Responsibilities involve data entry, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, preparing medication labels, and answering phones, while always referring clinical questions to a pharmacist. Key duties and responsibilities
Patient and customer service: Greet customers and answer phones.
Assist customers in person and over the phone, including helping with over-the-counter medications.
Refer medication-related questions and clinical advice to the pharmacist.
Prescription processing: Receive and process prescription orders. Type and print prescription labels accurately.
Help with the dispensing process under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Inventory and stock management: Maintain and monitor inventory levels, including checking for expired medications.
Receive, unpack, and stock new deliveries.
Ensure shelves are organized and fully stocked.
Administrative and operational tasks: Perform data entry and maintain patient records.
Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register.
Process insurance claims and manage related paperwork.
Keep work areas clean and organized. Key skills and qualifications Attention to detail and accuracy Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently and follow instructions
Organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency with pharmacy software and basic computer skills
Willingness to work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
Tamil candidates and Freshers only
Job Types: Full-time, Fresher
Pay: ?9,073.33 - ?20,873.80 per month
Work Location: In person
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