Pharmacy Assistant

1Life Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

1Life Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to pharmacists, handling medicine orders, inventory, and customer inquiries in person.

The role collaborates with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, delivery personnel, and internal departments to ensure accurate processing and compliant operations. The position requires basic pharmacy knowledge, attention to detail, and strong communication in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Pharmacy, a pharmacy-related course, or an equivalent qualification preferred.
• Pharmacy Assistant certification or relevant pharmacy experience is an advantage.
• Experience in a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, medicine fulfilment, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy operations and medicine handling.
• Basic computer skills, particularly in data entry and inventory systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy when handling medicine orders.
• Organized, reliable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in receiving, preparing, packing, and releasing medicine orders.
• Encode and process prescriptions, medicine orders, and customer information accurately.
• Verify medicine names, quantities, and other order details before processing.
• Assist customers with basic inquiries regarding medicine availability, pricing, and order status, and refer clinical or medication-related questions to the pharmacist.
• Coordinate with pharmacists, doctors, customers, delivery personnel, and other departments regarding medicine orders.
• Monitor medicine inventory, stock levels, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
• Assist in receiving and organizing incoming medicines and pharmacy supplies.
• Prepare medicines and orders for delivery while ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper arrangement of the pharmacy or fulfillment area.
• Maintain accurate records of medicine releases, returns, and inventory transactions.
• Report discrepancies, damaged items, expired medicines, or stock shortages to the pharmacist or supervisor.
• Follow company policies, pharmacy procedures, and applicable health and safety regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer, prescription, and company information.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, or immediate supervisor.

Education

BS Pharmacy

Pharmacy-related course

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

About the role

The Pharmacy Assistant provides administrative and operational support to pharmacists in the preparation, processing, and dispensing of medicines. This in-person role helps ensure accurate order processing, proper inventory handling, helpful customer service, and compliance with company policies and pharmacy procedures. The role offers a flexible schedule and involves working closely with pharmacists, customers, healthcare professionals, delivery personnel, and internal departments.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in receiving, preparing, packing, and releasing medicine orders.




• Encode and process prescriptions, medicine orders, and customer information accurately.




• Verify medicine names, quantities, and other order details before processing.




• Assist customers with basic inquiries regarding medicine availability, pricing, and order status, and refer clinical or medication-related questions to the pharmacist.




• Coordinate with pharmacists, doctors, customers, delivery personnel, and other departments regarding medicine orders.




• Monitor medicine inventory, stock levels, expiration dates, and storage conditions.




• Assist in receiving and organizing incoming medicines and pharmacy supplies.




• Prepare medicines and orders for delivery while ensuring proper labeling and documentation.




• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper arrangement of the pharmacy or fulfillment area.




• Maintain accurate records of medicine releases, returns, and inventory transactions.




• Report discrepancies, damaged items, expired medicines, or stock shortages to the pharmacist or supervisor.




• Follow company policies, pharmacy procedures, and applicable health and safety regulations.




• Maintain confidentiality of customer, prescription, and company information.




• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, or immediate supervisor.

What we're looking for

• Graduate of BS Pharmacy, a pharmacy-related course, or an equivalent qualification preferred.




• Pharmacy Assistant certification or relevant pharmacy experience is an advantage.




• Experience in a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, medicine fulfilment, or healthcare setting is preferred.




• Knowledge of basic pharmacy operations and medicine handling.




• Basic computer skills, particularly in data entry and inventory systems.




• Good communication and customer service skills.




• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy when handling medicine orders.




• Organized, reliable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.