Pharmacy Assistant

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Location: Ogba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Shifts)
Reports To: Pharmacist

Job Summary

• The Pharmacy Assistant supports the pharmacist in product handling, stock management, and customer support within the pharmacy and works strictly under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Key Responsibilities
Pharmacy Operations Support:

• Receive and arrange pharmaceutical products on shelves.
• Ensure medications and health products are properly labeled and stored.
• Assist to pick up products when necessary.
• Assist the pharmacist in organizing and preparing medications (non-dispensing).

Inventory Management:

• Assist in entering products in system when they arrive.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory records.
• Monitor stock levels and report low or expired items.
• Check expiry dates regularly and remove expired products.

Customer Support:

• Guide customers to appropriate products as directed by the pharmacist.
• Refer all medical advice and prescription - related questions to the pharmacist.
• Provide basic product information for non-prescription items only.

Compliance & Safety:

• Maintain confidentiality of patient and prescription information.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of pharmacy shelves and work areas.
• Follow regulatory and safety guidelines governing pharmacy operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proximity to Ogba, Agege, and Ikeja environs is key.
• Good organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and respect for safety procedures.
• Good communication skills
• At least 2 years pharmacy experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Minimum of OND certificate.