pharmacy assistant

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Relocation costs covered by employer
Pharmacy or drugstore
Tasks
Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
Enter client information in databases
Help pharmacists
Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
Maintain prescription records
Prepare medications for clients
Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists or technicians
Clean and maintain equipment
Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
Help with scheduling and workflow
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
Reassemble equipment and assemble packs of sterile supplies and instruments for delivery to hospital departments
Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
Collect statistics
Maintain supplies
Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
Order supplies and equipment
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Manual dexterity
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Interpersonal awareness
Organized
Team player
Flexibility
Initiative
Reliability
Ability to multitask
Dedication
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Employment terms options
Evening
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
On call
Day
Weekend
Overtime available