Pharmacy Assistant

Counts pills, labels bottles, and compounds medications to prepare prescriptions for program participants as directed. Performs administrative duties, including, receiving and inputting prescription orders, and restocking inventory.

Generally, pharmacy assistant:

*Gives general assistance with daily pharmacy activities.

*Takes prescriptions from program participant, as described in their files

*Packages, label and dispenses medications.

*Checks inventory and restocks drugs and other items.

*Checks for expired medications and discards it properly.

*Helps customers finds what they need or sends them to the pharmacist for more help.

To be successful as a pharmacy assistant, the person should be able to receive and unpack new stock delivered by suppliers. Ultimately, an outstanding pharmacy assistant should ensure that shelves are properly stocked and organized and that work areas are always clean.

Pharmacy Assistant Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.

Proven experience assisting in a pharmacy.

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

Detail-oriented and accurate.

Trustworthy.

The ability to work as part of a team.

Excellent communication skills.

Exceptional customer service skills.

Discreet