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Pharmacy Assistant @ Apollo Pharmacy

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 Pharmacy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description: Pharmacy Assistant (Retail)

Role Summary: The Pharmacy Assistant provides essential support to the Pharmacist by handling the technical and administrative tasks of a retail drug store. This role focuses on reading prescriptions, organizing medicine stock, and ensuring customers receive efficient service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prescription Processing: Read and interpret doctor prescriptions (handwritten or digital) and enter data into the pharmacy system.
  • Dispensing Support: Pull the correct medication from the shelves, count pills, and apply accurate dosage labels for the Pharmacist to review.
  • Inventory Control: Organize medicine shelves, track stock levels, and check for expired products.
  • Customer Service: Greet patients, handle cash/card payments at the counter, and answer basic questions about over-the-counter (OTC) products.
  • Clerical Duties: Maintain patient records, file insurance claims, and keep the pharmacy area clean and professional.

Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to read medical terminology and distinguish between brand and generic drug names.
  • Precision: Strong attention to detail to ensure the right medicine and dosage are selected.
  • Service Skills: Friendly communication and the ability to handle a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Ethics: Strict adherence to patient confidentiality and privacy laws.

Working Conditions

  • Requires standing for long periods.
  • May involve shift work, including weekends or evenings.
  • Requires working under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist.

Job Classification

Industry: Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Functional Area / Department: Sales & Business Development
Role Category: Retail & B2C Sales
Role: Retail Sales
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Apollo Pharmacy
Location(s): Kolkata

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