Pharmacy Assistant
Port Harcourt - Nigeria
Job Summary
Our client is a growing patient-focused pharmacare and retail company dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services wellness products.
The Pharmacist Assistant is responsible for supporting the Pharmacist in the day-to-day operations of the retail pharmacy ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for all patients. This role involves assisting with inventory managementspecifically organizing medications wellness products and cosmeticshandling over-the-counter sales and delivering excellent front-line customer service. Operating under the direct supervision of the licensed Pharmacist the ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail great communication skills and a passion for community health and retail excellence.
- Assist the Pharmacist in receiving labeling and organizing prescription medications and retail stock.
- Provide exceptional customer service greeting patients warmly and handling point-of-sale cash register operations.
- Manage shelves and product displays ensuring wellness products cosmetics and over-the-counter items are well-stocked clean and properly priced.
- Monitor product expiration dates and assist in regular inventory counts and restocking activities.
- Address basic customer inquiries regarding retail and beauty products escalating clinical questions directly to the Pharmacist.
- Assist with digital/social media activities to promote the pharmacys wellness and retail offerings where required.
- Maintain a clean safe and organized pharmacy environment in compliance with health standards.
- Pharmacy Technician certificate diploma in a health-related field or relevant experience in a retail pharmacy setup.
- Prior experience working in a community pharmacy or retail health setting is preferred.
- Strong communication interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with an ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Sound knowledge of retail pharmacy operations wellness products or cosmetics is a distinct advantage.
- Digital savvy with basic social media literacy is an added advantage.
- Ability to work well within a team and handle multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Proximity to the pharmacy location is highly preferred.
Required Skills:
Pharmacy Technician certificate diploma in a health-related field or relevant experience in a retail pharmacy setup. Prior experience working in a community pharmacy or retail health setting is preferred. Strong communication interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent attention to detail with an ability to follow instructions accurately. Sound knowledge of retail pharmacy operations wellness products or cosmetics is a distinct advantage. Digital savvy with basic social media literacy is an added advantage. Ability to work well within a team and handle multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Proximity to the pharmacy location is highly preferred.