Pharmacy Aid

Position : Pharmacy Aid

Qualification : 10th, 12th, Any Degree Discontinued & Diploma

Experience : Above 6 Months

Timing : Rotational (No Night Shifts)

Salary : 10k - 12k

Location : Chennai

Interested Candidate DM - 7824009722, 78240 99053

Roles:-

A pharmacy assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of a pharmacy and assisting the pharmacist in various tasks. Here are some of the key responsibilities and duties of a pharmacy assistant:

• Medication Dispensing: Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications by measuring, counting, and packaging them accurately. This includes labeling medication containers with relevant information.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage the inventory of medications and supplies. This involves receiving, storing, and organizing stock, as well as checking expiration dates and removing expired or damaged products.
• Customer Service: Interact with customers and provide assistance with their medication-related queries. This can include answering questions about medications, dosage instructions, potential side effects, and any other concerns they may have.
• Prescription Processing: Receive and process prescription orders from customers or healthcare professionals. This includes verifying information, entering data into the pharmacy system, and ensuring the prescription is properly filled.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle various administrative duties, such as maintaining patient records, filing insurance claims, managing paperwork related to prescriptions, and organizing pharmacy files and documents.
• Cash Handling: Operate the cash register, handle cash transactions, and process payments for medications and other products.
• Patient Education: Provide basic information to patients about their medications, such as proper usage, potential side effects, and precautions. This may involve explaining medication instructions and offering general advice on maintaining medication adherence.
• Assisting with Compounding: In some cases, pharmacy assistants may assist with the compounding of medications, which involves preparing specialized formulations based on specific prescriptions.
• Use of Pharmacy Technology: Utilize pharmacy software systems and technology for tasks such as inventory management, prescription processing, and maintaining patient records.
• Adhering to Regulations: Follow pharmacy regulations, ethical standards, and maintain patient confidentiality in all aspects of their work.

Responsibilities:-

• Assist in dispensing medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Receive and process prescription orders from customers or healthcare professionals.
• Measure, count, and package medications accurately.
• Prepare labels for medication containers.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for replenishment.
• Check the expiration dates of medications and remove expired stock.
• Provide excellent customer service, answering inquiries and assisting customers.
• Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register.
• Maintain patient records and update relevant information.
• File insurance claims and handle paperwork related to prescriptions.
• Assist with the compounding of medications, as needed.
• Use and maintain pharmacy equipment and technology.
• Adhere to pharmacy regulations, ethical standards, and patient confidentiality.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹12,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person