Pharmacy Assistant

Calaveras Pharmacy; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

On-the-job training

Job summary

Calaveras Pharmacy is a friendly, independent community pharmacy in Milpitas, CA, seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on customer service, cash handling, and clerical support in a fast-paced retail setting.

The ideal candidate is dependable, communicates well with patients, and enjoys helping others, with training provided for pharmacy systems and procedures. Flexible part-time hours are available, with on-the-job training offered.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required. Vietnamese language proficiency is highly preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when assisting elderly patients.
• Comfortable using computers, entering information accurately, and operating a cash register.
• Previous retail pharmacy or customer service experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a busy retail environment.
• Punctuality, dependability, attention to detail, and a professional attitude.
• Interested in a stable, ongoing position and willing to communicate scheduling changes or availability concerns promptly.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients in a courteous, professional, and compassionate manner, with special attention to elderly patients.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to general inquiries, and relay messages accurately to pharmacists and other pharmacy staff.
• Operate the cash register, process customer transactions, and handle payments accurately.
• Perform basic data entry and administrative tasks using pharmacy computer systems.
• Assist with stocking, organizing, and maintaining pharmacy merchandise and supplies.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
• Perform additional administrative and customer service duties as assigned, consistent with applicable pharmacy regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Reliability

English fluency

Job description

About Us:

Calaveras Pharmacy is an established, independent retail pharmacy dedicated to providing fast, friendly, and professional service to our community. We take pride in offering personalized care and building lasting relationships with our patients, particularly seniors who appreciate attentive and compassionate service.

We are seeking a friendly, dependable, and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate enjoys helping others, communicates effectively, works well with coworkers, and is interested in a stable, long-term position in a community pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Greet and assist patients in a courteous, professional, and compassionate manner, with special attention to elderly patients.
• Communication: Answer telephone calls, respond to general inquiries, and relay messages accurately to pharmacists and other pharmacy staff.
• Cashier Duties: Operate the cash register, process customer transactions, and handle payments accurately.
• Computer Skills: Perform basic data entry and administrative tasks using pharmacy computer systems.
• Organization: Assist with stocking, organizing, and maintaining pharmacy merchandise and supplies.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
• General Support: Perform additional administrative and customer service duties as assigned, consistent with applicable pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Language Skills: Fluency in English is required. Vietnamese language proficiency is highly preferred.
• Communication: Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when assisting elderly patients.
• Computer Proficiency: Comfortable using computers, entering information accurately, and operating a cash register.
• Experience: Previous retail pharmacy or customer service experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
• Teamwork: Ability to work cooperatively with others in a busy retail environment.
• Reliability: Demonstrates punctuality, dependability, attention to detail, and a professional attitude.
• Commitment: Interested in a stable, ongoing position and willing to communicate scheduling changes or availability concerns promptly.

Why Join Calaveras Pharmacy?

• Friendly, supportive, and community-focused workplace.
• Flexible part-time employment.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to learn about retail pharmacy operations.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' daily lives.
• A positive team environment that values respect, reliability, and excellent customer service.

Calaveras Pharmacy.
Milpitas, California.