Pharmacy Assistant

seek.com.au; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for our Chatswood, NSW location. You will support the pharmacy team by managing inventory and delivering excellent patient service in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities include stock management, POS operations, and assisting with shop displays. The ideal candidate communicates well, stays organised, and is committed to patient confidentiality while following NSW regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interactions.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities in a busy pharmacy environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in medication handling.
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work.
• Willingness to complete formal pharmacy assistant training or registration as required by NSW regulators.
• Previous experience in retail or healthcare is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise pharmacy stock, including receiving, checking and shelving medications.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to patients and the public.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and process payments accurately.
• Answer telephone enquiries and direct customers appropriately.
• Support team with front-of-shop displays and merchandising.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to complete training

Healthcare/customer service experience

Education

Formal pharmacy assistant training or registration

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at our Chatswood, NSW location. In this customer-facing role, you will support the pharmacy team by managing inventory, and providing excellent service to our patients.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and organising pharmacy stock, including receiving, checking and shelving medications and health products
• Providing friendly and professional customer service to patients and members of the public
• Operating the point-of-sale system and processing payments accurately
• Answering telephone enquiries and directing customers appropriately
• Support team with front of shop displays and merchandising

About you

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients and healthcare professionals
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, particularly in a busy pharmacy environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy, as errors in medication handling could have serious consequences
• A genuine interest in healthcare and a commitment to patient confidentiality
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work
• Willingness to complete formal pharmacy assistant training or registration as required by regulatory bodies in New South Wales
• Previous experience in a retail or healthcare environment would be advantageous but is not essential for the right candidate
• Chinese / Korean speaking candidates would be highly preferable ( however not essential )