Health Care Assistant

Job Summary
Assists licensed pharmacist in preparing and dispensing drugs to patients and healthcare providers. Verifies that prescriptions are filled correctly and in a timely manner. Interacts with patients in delivering medications and completing other sales transactions.
Minimum Qualification:
OND
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
2 years
Job Description
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following
Dispenses prescription medication and other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist
Purchase of non-drug items for the Pharmacy store.
Attractive arrangement of products (drugs and non-drugs) within the Pharmacy store.
Regular checking of product expiry dates.
Counts pills, labels bottles, prices as directed
Performs administrative duties, including answering phones, receiving and inputting prescription orders, operating cash registers, and restocking inventory and general cleaning of the store and products.
Gathers, organizes, and assesses patient information
Supplies patients with information and education on their prescriptions
Answers patients' questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist
Receives and take inventory of products supplied.
Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the pharmacist
Prepares billing information for medications
Completes patients' sales transactions for purchase of prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as other pharmaceutical products.
Oversee day to day activities of the Pharmacy
Place orders for product needed in the Pharmacy as directed by the Pharmacist
Core Skills
Detail-Oriented
Team Player
Strong Customer-Service Skills
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
Good Listener
Discreet
Organizational Skills
Multi-Tasking Skills
Functional Skills
Basic Mathematical Skills
Computer Skill
Knowledge of drug Regulations
Record-Keeping Ability
Position Objectives:
Support the smooth running of the pharmacy stores, driving customer engagement and satisfaction.
Strategic Imperatives
Improve business growth and Innovation
Customer Satisfaction
Minimum Qualification and Experience
At least OND in a health related discipline
2-3 years’ work experience.
Experience in a Community Pharmacy is an added advantage.