Pharmacy Assistant Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Pharmacy Assistant works in the pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and assists in pharmacy activities not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Works areas to include but not limited to filling unit dose, repackaging, billing, maintenance of inventory, and filling stock requests.

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Requirements & Skills 1

High School Diploma or equivalent. An Associate's degree is preferred.
Completion of a technician training program is required.
Certified Technician, preferred.
- Two years of technician experience is required.
- Sterile product preparation experience is required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.

Job summary 2

Under direct supervision and control of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Assistant provides in-person and telephone reception receives and directs new and refill prescriptions for further processing, produces computerized or typed prescription labels, packages and sells filled prescriptions and pharmaceutical merchandise, and assists pharmacy personnel with clerical functions.

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Typing speed of 30 wpm or 6000 KPH.
Excellent customer service and telephone reception skills.
Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
Demonstrated mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Requires standing for long periods and communicating with co-workers and patients.
- Ability to lift/transport 1-50lbs.
- Light to moderate carrying, pulling, pushing, walking, and frequent bending, stooping and reaching.

Job summary 3

The Pharmacy Assistant provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the Health System by primarily assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications while under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant services are provided in compliance with the Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

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Requirements & Skills 3

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
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Job summary 4

The Pharmacy Assistant, under the Pharmacist's supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assists with the medication distribution system.

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Requirements & Skills 4

High School Diploma or GED.
- Pharmacy Technician Training / Certification OR 6-month Prior Pharmacy experience.
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience

Job summary 5

The Pharmacy Assistant assists pharmacists in dispensing prescription medications to patients; interacts with patients providing information and education on their prescriptions through the completion of sales transactions.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Responsible for dispensing medication to patients.
Responsible for maintaining a cash drawer and associated documents according to Company cash handling guidelines.
Responsible for proper handling and storage of the medication.
Responsible for processing medication refill requests.
- Responsible for daily administrative and clerical support.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must uphold confidentiality at all times regarding Company activities, reports, financials, patient health information, and other proprietary information specific to Company.

Requirements & Skills 5

Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
Job duties require the effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
Job duties require the effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
- Possesses the ability to successfully form, foster, and improve relationships with members of a culture different from one’s own.
- Communicates clearly and effectively.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and translating both English and Spanish.

Job summary 6

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant. The Pharmacy Assistant will assist the pharmacist in technical pharmacy activities and performs assigned tasks under direct supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Assist patients with the intake of new prescriptions and refills.
Perform point-of-sale duties and maintain accurate monetary transactions of cash, credit, and check payments. Settle daily register transactions at the end of the shift and review for discrepancies.
Delivery of medications to the patient care areas or other areas of the clinic. Assist clinic staff with the pick up of clinic stock orders and clinic-administered medication orders.
Monitor the fax machine for incoming orders and triage appropriately.
Assist patients with alternate sources of payment if required.
- Perform charging and/or billing functions, including third-party payer adjudication.
- Perform daily filing of hard-copy prescriptions.
- Answer nonprofessional telephone inquiries and triage calls as necessary.

Requirements & Skills 6

High School graduation or GED Certificate OR equivalent education/experience.
State Pharmacy Assistant registration.

Job summary 7

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant who performs pharmacy-related billing functions, filing, sorting, medication delivery/receipt, and communicates with physicians, nursing personnel, and other hospital staff. Monitors drug stock levels. Receives and orders drugs as needed. Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters. Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Prepares charges and credits for all pharmacy patients billing by organization business practices and hospital policy. Assists in cash register reconciliation.
Organizes and files all patient profiles, prescriptions, and other pharmacy documents. Maintains literature and drug information files.
Delivers medications to care areas and retrieves orders from care areas. Evaluates and maintain an adequate stock of medication and supplies. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
- Inputs medication orders into the pharmacy computer system as needed. Participates in pharmacy quality improvement projects as directed.
- Performs routine assigned clerical office functions. Provides requested pharmacy information to other departments as needed. Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 7

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Experience in a pharmacy or a pharmacy service training program: Preferred

Job summary 8

The Pharmacy Assistant assists in general pharmacy duties as directed, and may be asked to assist in various positions throughout the pharmacy as needed. Duties may include the filling of medications in the correct packaging according to home preference, without error, and promptly.

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Requirements & Skills 8

High School Diploma or GED
Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

Job summary 9

This position is responsible for supporting the practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacy Assistant provides drug and product distribution services to pharmacy customers in a timely, professional, and courteous manner, assists with record keeping and clerical activities, and stocks medications and other pharmacy materials under the supervision of a registered pharmacist or licensed pharmacy technician.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Delivers medications and other pharmacy products within required time limits to inpatient areas. (Includes crash, heart, and surgery carts).
Understands the requirements for handling, distribution, inventory control, and security of controlled substances and follows procedures.
Documents the delivery of items as required on appropriate log sheets.
Picks up medications/products from nursing/clinic areas and returns them to the appropriate pharmacy areas.
Delivers medications to outpatient clinics or satellite pharmacies within required time limits.
Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly work area.
- Restocks crash carts, crash cart supplies.
- Performs clerical tasks (charging of narcotic sheets and other manual billing, faxing of Information to the pharmacy, nursing, or clinics).
- Demonstrates competency in completing all assigned automated distribution duties and responsibilities.

Requirements & Skills 9

Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant.
6 months Hospital experience.

Job summary 10

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Assistant may hand out and sell refills of medical prescriptions. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Must be familiar with a variety of pharmacy field concepts, practices, and procedures within the pharmacy field. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.

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Requirements & Skills 10

High School diploma or equivalent
Continuing education in HIV (internal candidates must complete this before hiring)
Current State Pharmacy Assistant certificate (internal candidates must achieve this within 60 days of hiring)
At least 1-year experience of clinical experience in a related field
Ability to be an effective team member
- Ability to type 30 wpm
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy

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