The Pharmacy Assistant supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in delivering protected, organized, and timely pharmacy services. This role helps maintain accurate medication records, assist with inventory, and support patient care while following privacy, safety, and pharmacy procedures. Hospital experience is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacy staff with receiving, organizing, and storing medications and supplies.
- Help maintain accurate inventory and medication records, and report low stock or discrepancies.
- Support prescription processing by organizing documentation and entering information as directed and permitted.
- Assist with medication distribution and delivery within the facility, following established procedures.
- Provide courteous support to patients and healthcare staff, referring medication questions to a pharmacist or other qualified professional.
- Maintain clean, orderly work areas and follow infection-control, confidentiality,
and safety requirements.
- Communicate clearly with pharmacy staff and other care teams to support effective service.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Commitment to patient care, confidentiality, and safe medication-handling practices.
- Medical terminology knowledge is preferred.
- Pharmacy technician experience and hospital experience are preferred, but not required.
- Familiarity with medication administration processes is helpful; this position does not authorize independent medication administration or clinical decisions.
- Ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively, and learn pharmacy procedures.