Medicine Counter Assistant - The Mall Pharmacy

The Mall Pharmacy invites applications from candidates to fill the position of Medicine Counter Assistant.

Duties of a Medicine Counter Assistant

• Dispenses prescription medication and other medical products to patients under the direction of a licensed pharmacist
• Counts pills, labels bottles, prices, and compounds medications to prepare prescriptions for patients as directed
• Gathers organizes and assesses patient information
• Supplies patients with information and education on their prescriptions
• Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and pharmacy policies
• Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information
• Answers patients’ questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist
• Takes inventory of drugs on hand and records results
• Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the pharmacist
• Prepares billing information for medications
• Completes patients’ sales transactions for the purchase of prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as other pharmaceutical products

Required Skills or Experience for Medicine Counter Assistant

• Detail-Oriented
• Works Well with a Team
• Strong Customer-Service Skills
• Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
• Good Listener
• Discreet
• Mathematical Skills
• Excellent Memorization Skills
• Adaptive Learner,
• Computer Skills
• Knowledge of Drug Regulations
• Multi-Tasking Skills
• Record-Keeping Ability

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• MCA certification from a recognized institution.
• Possess at least two (2) years of hands-on related experience in a hospital or wellness center.