Pharmacy Assistant

Permai Polyclinics Fortuna; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Permai Polyclinics Fortuna is seeking a full-time pharmacy assistant to support dispensing and storage operations in a busy clinic environment. You will learn to prepare, label and arrange medications according to prescriptions under physician guidance, while ensuring accuracy and safety in handling drugs.

The role includes stock checking, order placement, patient instruction, and basic administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Assistance preferred.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in a clinic, hospital, pharmacy or healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Able to communicate effectively in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Mandarin or local languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, labelling and arranging medications according to prescriptions and the doctor's instructions.
• Dispense medications to patients under the supervision and direction of the doctor or authorised healthcare professional.
• Explain basic medication instructions clearly to patients, including dosage, frequency and storage requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of medications received, dispensed, returned or disposed.
• Monitor medication and medical-supply stock levels and prepare restocking or purchase requests.
• Check medication expiry dates regularly and ensure items are arranged according to FEFO.
• Receive deliveries and verify quantity, condition and expiry dates.
• Ensure medications are stored safely and at the appropriate temperature.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety and organisation of the dispensary and medication-storage areas.
• Assist with clinic registration, billing and other administrative duties when required.
• Assist with procurement of medications.

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Assistance

Job description

This is a full-time, shift-based position in a 24-hour clinic environment.

Key responsibilities

Assist in preparing, labelling and arranging medications according to prescriptions and the doctor's instructions

Dispense medications to patients under the supervision and direction of the doctor or authorised healthcare professional

Explain basic medication instructions clearly to patients, including dosage, frequency and storage requirements

Maintain accurate records of medications received, dispensed, returned or disposed

Monitor medication and medical-supply stock levels and prepare restocking or purchase requests

Check medication expiry dates regularly and ensure items are arranged according to the First-Expire, First-Out (FEFO) method

Receive deliveries and verify the quantity, condition and expiry dates of supplied items

Ensure medications are stored safely and at the appropriate temperature

Maintain the cleanliness, safety and organisation of the dispensary and medication-storage areas

Assist with clinic registration, billing and other administrative duties when required

Assist with procurement of medications

About you

Certificate or Diploma in Pharmacy, Pharmacy Assistance or a related field is preferred

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

Previous experience in a clinic, hospital, pharmacy or healthcare setting will be an advantage

Basic knowledge of medications, stock management and dispensing procedures

Able to communicate effectively in Bahasa Malaysia and English

Ability to communicate in Mandarin or local languages is an advantage

Computer literate and able to learn clinic-management systems

Careful, responsible and attentive to detail

Friendly, helpful and able to communicate professionally with patients

Able to work independently and as part of a healthcare team

Ability to speak in Mandarin is an added advantage

On-the-job training and opportunities to develop practical clinic experience

Statutory contributions and benefits in accordance with Malaysian employment requirements

Staff incentives, subject to the clinic's policies