Pharmacy Assistant

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and previous experience working in a community pharmacy.
• The Pharmacy Assistant supports the daily operations of the community pharmacy by assisting with customer service, medication preparation, stock management, and maintaining a clean and organised pharmacy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, arrange, and replenish stock on shelves.
• Process sales transactions and issue receipts where required.
• Support the pharmacist with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks.
• Welcome and attend to customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepare and package medications for dispensing.
• Assist in processing prescriptions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Respond to customer enquiries and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Monitor stock levels and report low stock or expired products.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked pharmacy environment.

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy and experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system is an added advantage.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good understanding of community pharmacy operations and over-the-counter (OTC) products.
• Minimum ofOND, or equivalent qualification.
• Professional appearance, integrity, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 1 year of prior experience working in a community pharmacy is required.