PHARMACY ASSISTANT

PJ CARE PHARMACY PLT; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ CARE PHARMACY PLT is seeking a responsible and organized assistant to support our pharmacist in daily administrative tasks and medication stock management for elderly residents in our care centre.

You will help maintain accurate medication records, stock lists and ensure timely replenishments and deliveries, while safeguarding residents' confidentiality and following pharmacist supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM qualification; a pharmacy-related qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in a pharmacy, healthcare setting or care centre is preferred.
• Careful and accurate when handling documents, medication and stock.
• Able to follow instructions, prioritize tasks and follow up consistently.
• Responsible and willing to clarify uncertainties and report mistakes promptly.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, caring and comfortable working in an elderly care environment.
• Willing to learn and work under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with daily administrative and operational tasks.
• Ensure medication records, stock lists and other relevant documents are accurate and up to date.
• Check consumable stock levels, place replenishment orders and liaise with PJ Care Pharmacy/Centre to arrange timely supplies and deliveries.
• Assist with checking residents' pillboxes against the latest medication lists under pharmacist supervision.
• Coordinate with PJ Care Pharmacy/Centre and the pharmacist on medication packing, refills and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on missing medication, low stock and updated prescriptions.
• Promptly report any errors, discrepancies or concerns to the pharmacist.
• Keep records organized and maintain residents' confidentiality.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Stock management

Education

SPM or equivalent

Pharmacy-related qualification (adv)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a responsible, organized and detail-oriented person to assist our pharmacist with daily work and support medication, documentation and stock management for our elderly residents in the care centre.

Key responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist with daily administrative and operational tasks.

Ensure medication records, stock lists and other relevant documents are accurate and up to date.

Check consumable stock levels, place replenishment orders and liaise with PJ Care Pharmacy/ Centre to arrange timely supplies and deliveries.

Assist with checking residents' pillboxes against the latest medication lists under pharmacist supervision.

Coordinate with PJ Care Pharmacy/ Centre and the pharmacist on medication packing, refills and delivery schedules.

Follow up on missing medication, low stock and updated prescriptions.

Promptly report any errors, discrepancies or concerns to the pharmacist.

Keep records organized and maintain residents' confidentiality.

About you

Minimum SPM qualification; a pharmacy-related qualification is an advantage.

Experience in a pharmacy, healthcare setting or care centre is preferred.

Careful and accurate when handling documents, medication and stock.

Able to follow instructions, prioritize tasks and follow up consistently.

Responsible and willing to clarify uncertainties and report mistakes promptly.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Patient, caring and comfortable working in an elderly care environment.

Willing to learn and work under pharmacist supervision.