Pharmacy Assistant

Roles and duties of a pharmacy assistant:

• Assist in dispensing medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Receive and process prescription orders from customers or healthcare professionals.
• Measure, count, and package medications accurately.
• Prepare labels for medication containers.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for replenishment.
• Check the expiration dates of medications and remove expired stock.
• Provide excellent customer service, answering inquiries and assisting customers.
• Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register.
• Maintain patient records and update relevant information.
• File insurance claims and handle paperwork related to prescriptions.
• Assist with the compounding of medications, as needed.
• Use and maintain pharmacy equipment and technology.
• Adhere to pharmacy regulations, ethical standards, and patient confidentiality.

Community Pharmacy