About this role
FOR PHARMACY ASSISTANT (Must Know How To Give Injections)*
Job Summary
We are seeking a smart, experienced, and responsible Pharmacy Assistant to support daily pharmacy operations and provide excellent customer care. The ideal candidate must be neat, customer-focused, and MUST be proficient in administering injections safely and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist the Superintendent Pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions accurately and counseling customers on OTC drugs.
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Administer Intramuscular (IM), Intravenous (IV), and Subcutaneous injections as prescribed, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.
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Attend to customers promptly, process sales, issue receipts, and operate POS machine accurately.
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Receive, verify, and properly arrange incoming drugs, ensuring proper labeling and monitoring of expiry dates.
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Monitor stock levels and report low stock, expired, or damaged goods, and maintain accurate injection and sales records.
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Ensure strict infection control, safe disposal of needles/syringes, and keep the pharmacy clean, organized, and welcoming.
Requirements
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OND / Pharmacy Technician, or Nursing Assistant qualification.
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1-2 years experience as a pharmacy assistant in a retail/community pharmacy.
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Must be highly proficient in giving injections - this will be tested practically at interview.
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Excellent customer service, communication, and drug knowledge skills.
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Must be neat, honest, polite, and able to follow pharmacist's instructions.
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Must reside within proximity to the work location and be ready to resume immediately