Pharmacy Assistant- Sav

Pharmacy Assistant-Sav

                                                                            Position Title: Pharmacy Assistant 

                                                                               Location: Savanna-la-Mar

                                                                                Department: Dispensary

                                                                         Reports to: Department Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for assisting and greeting customers, locating products, price-checking items, and organizing store shelves and displays. Clerical duties are required for the efficient running of the pharmacy. The pharmacy assistant’s responsibilities include triaging patients, handing in prescriptions, replenishing stock on shelves for pharmaceutical and OTC supplies, and operating the cash register. You should also be able to direct patients’ medication-related questions to the pharmacist. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful
performance of the position:
● Greet customers entering the store.
● Assist Technicians in facilitating triage at Dispensary Windows
● Identify customers for special priority services eg. children, elderly, pregnant women
● Provide product information to customers through the features, values, and
benefits of each product.
● Assist customers in finding goods.
● Ensure that work areas are organized and clean.
● Ensure products are neatly packed in the correct aisles
● Check for the expiry date on goods and ensure they are priced correctly.
● Introduce new goods, services, and upcoming sales to customers.
● Ensure that items purchased are in good condition before they leave the store.
● Assist in transporting goods from the warehouse to the floor for restocking as required
● Assist customers in bringing goods to their vehicles if necessary.
● Maintain inventory of all medication and pharmaceutical supplies.
● Process sales transactions for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.
● Direct all questions relating to prescriptions, health matters, or medications to the
pharmacist.
● Answer incoming telephone calls professionally.
● Assist with labeling prescriptions accurately.
● Attend WhatsApp and emailed prescriptions
 

EXPERIENCE; EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION

● High School Diploma / School Leaving Certificate
● At least 5 CXCs inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.
● Must have at least one (1) year of experience in sales in a retail environment.
● Trained and Certified in sales

BENEFITS

Continuous Training & Development
Group Benefits ( Health, Life, Pension)
Performance Incentives/ Bonuses
Staff Discounts
Discounted Gym Membership

We would like to thank you all for your interest in becoming a part of our team. However, only short listed applicants will be contacted.