Pharmacy Assistant

Abate As; Malappuram; On-site; INR 134,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Abate AS in India invites applications for a Pharmacy Assistant role to support dispensing, stock management, billing and customer service under supervision of the registered pharmacist.

You will help organize medicines, verify stock, check expiry dates, assist in receiving supplies, and respond to patient inquiries while following pharmacy procedures. This entry-level position emphasizes accuracy, good communication, and basic computer skills, with on-site work at the pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Accuracy in handling medicines and maintaining records.
• Basic knowledge of medicines and pharmacy products.
• Basic computer and billing software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing medicines under supervision of the registered pharmacist.
• Support pharmacy billing and ensure accurate entry of medicines and quantities.
• Arrange, label, and maintain medicines systematically.
• Monitor stock levels and inform the Pharmacy In-charge about low-stock items.
• Check expiry dates regularly and maintain records of expired/damaged medicines.
• Assist in receiving, verifying, and storing medicines from suppliers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy.
• Handle patient and customer enquiries politely and provide assistance.
• Support daily stock verification and inventory management.
• Follow hospital policies, pharmacy procedures, and applicable legal requirements.

Skills

Communication

Accuracy

Medicines knowledge

Billing software knowledge

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Job Purpose

To assist in the smooth day-to-day operations of the pharmacy by supporting medicine dispensing, stock management, billing, and customer service while ensuring accuracy and compliance with pharmacy procedures.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Assist in dispensing medicines and other pharmacy products as per prescriptions and under the supervision of the registered pharmacist.
2. Support pharmacy billing and ensure accurate entry of medicines and quantities.
3. Arrange, label, and maintain medicines systematically.
4. Monitor stock levels and inform the Pharmacy In-charge about low-stock items.
5. Check expiry dates regularly and maintain proper records of expired and damaged medicines.
6. Assist in receiving, verifying, and storing medicines purchased from suppliers.
7. Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the pharmacy.
8. Handle patient and customer enquiries politely and provide necessary assistance.
9. Support daily stock verification and inventory management.
10. Follow hospital policies, pharmacy procedures, and applicable legal requirements.

Required Skills

• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Accuracy in handling medicines and maintaining records.
• Basic knowledge of medicines and pharmacy products.
• Basic computer and billing software knowledge.