Pharmacy Assistant

About the role

The Pharmacy Assistant will support daily pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate medication dispensing, inventory control, and patient counseling in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and dispense prescription medications while checking for drug interactions and contraindications.
• Prepare and compound pharmaceutical products according to prescriptions.
• Monitor and manage inventory to avoid shortages or overstocking, ensuring proper storage conditions.
• Provide medication counseling, educate patients on OTC products, supplements, and health concerns.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and handle insurance claims and billing.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy laws, keep accurate patient records, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and hold a valid practising licence.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a retail pharmacy setting.

Required skills

• Proficiency with medical software.
• Experience using inventory management systems.
• Ability to process service and billing insurance claims.