Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy assistant

Overview:
Pharmacy assistants work with pharmacists and technicians. Pharmacy assistants accept prescriptions, get information from customers and prepare the paperwork for the pharmacist to fill the medication. They Help customers locate over-the-counter medications and medical supplies, manage the cash register and accept payments from customers. Pharmacy assistants accept shipments of medication and supplies; unpack and store inventory and ensure it is handled properly. Maintaining stock, checking for expired medications etc are other duties of pharmacist assistant. Successful candidates would be able to read the prescription, identify & arrange medicine in medicine shop, identify & use first aid equipments, give injections, book orders, operate sphygmomanometer etc. On completion of this module, the participants can be employed as Pharmacy Assistant in Public/Private hospital’s Pharmacy shop.

Duration: 425 Hours
Eligibility: 10+2 pass
Job Opportunities: Pharmacy Assistant can work as assistant staff in pharmacy stores, Clinics, Hospital etc