What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Assistant position at Ann Road Animal Hospital?
We are looking for a dependable Customer/ Service Representative/Pharmacy Assistant that will process and fill prescriptions in a fast paced Animal Hospital. You will undertake other tasks under the direction of a Veterinary/Licensed Technician to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy area runs smoothly. As a pharmacy assistant, you must be detail-oriented and reliable, since the job has high responsibilities. You must possess excellent communication skills as well as aptitude in using computers.
Responsibilities
- Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare pharmacy area
- Greet customers and answer questions/phone calls
- Receive prescriptions and check their validity
- Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
- Order inventory
- Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
- Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
- Undertake administrative tasks (e.g. record-keeping) as assigned
- Comply with all security measures and quality standards
Skills
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
