pharmacy aide

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bill third party insurers
• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate, enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Maintain supplies
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
• Price items using stamp or stickers according to price list
• Check prescriptions for proper dosage
• Calculate billing charges

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan