Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Friendly team environment

Discounts across brands

Ongoing training

Free flu vaccinations

Access to EAP and support services

Job summary

Chemist Warehouse Palmerston North is seeking a motivated full-time Pharmacy Assistant. You will assist customers with queries, replenish stock, process purchases at the POS, and help set up catalogue display promotions.

We offer flexible hours, a friendly team environment, discounts across brands, ongoing training, free flu vaccinations, and access to support services. Join a rapidly growing NZ-owned retailer committed to accessible healthcare and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering customer service in a retail or pharmacy environment.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Willingness to learn and knowledge of pharmacy products.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with general queries.
• Replenishing stock and maintaining inventory levels.
• Processing purchases through the Point-of-Sale system.
• Setting up displays for catalogue promotions.

Skills

Teamwork & autonomy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Pharmacy product knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificates I-III in Community Pharmacy

S2 & S3 trained

Tools

POS system

Job description

Established in New Zealand in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly grown to over 70 stores and continues to expand. We take great pride in being innovative, competitive, and responsive to the evolving needs of our marketplace. As a proudly New Zealand-owned and operated business, we are committed to making healthcare more accessible to all. Our mission is simple but powerful - to break down all barriers to medication and healthcare access, so that our communities can live happier and healthier lives.

• Flexible working hours and competitive hourly rates
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Discounts across all of our brands!
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free flu vaccinations
• Access to EAP and support services

The Opportunity

Chemist Warehouse Palmerston North is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant!

Job Responsibilities

Assisting customers with general queries

Replenishing stock and maintaining inventory levels

Serving customers and processing purchases through our Point-of-Sale system

Setting up displays for catalogue promotions

Skills

Ability to work well in a team and autonomously

Dedicated work ethic

Eye for detail and accuracy

Knowledge of Pharmacy products

Strong communication skills between all stakeholders

Willingness to learn and grow with the business

Certifications

S2 & S3 trained applicants highly regarded

Certificates I - III in Community Pharmacy highly regarded

Physical Requirements

Repeat the same movements

Stand for long periods of time

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls