Pharmacy Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Collection, organization, and evaluation of patient information, the management of medical distribution, and providing drug information and education to the patient.
Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.
Check and ensure the approval of the regulatory body i.e (NAFDAC)
Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers
Maintains a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
The task of preparing, dispensing, distributing, and administering medications under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
Taking stock on daily basis to determine the stock level of drugs.
Notifying the pharmacist about drugs that are out of stock.
Arrangement of drugs into their respective segment in the store for easy identification.
Attending to everyone equally on a first-come basis except for emergency cases and attending to emergency cases swiftly.
Counsel the patient and advise on adherence to usage as prescribed to avoid resistance and explain to them the possible side effect of each drug.
Recording of drug items supplied to out-patients (HMO, Company patients) and in-patients.
Strict adherence to the usage of the drug administration software.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree OR relevant certificate with 0 – 2 years work experience.
1 – 2 years of relevant work experience as a pharmacy assistant
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work with a team

Skills and Abilities:

Customer Care, communication, and public relations skills.
Articulate, cordial, hospitable, and pleasant personality
Good telephone etiquette
Good people management.
Strong time management and organization skills.
Multitasking
Emotional Intelligence
Prioritizing, problem-solving, and organization skills
Dedicated to excellence and quality
Computer Skills

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