Pharmacy Assistant

Role & responsibilities

1. Medication Dispensing:

- Assist pharmacists in dispensing prescription medications accurately and efficiently.

- Package, label, and organize medications for distribution to patients.

- Prepare and compound non-sterile medications, such as creams, ointments, and oral liquids, under the guidance of a pharmacist.

2. Customer Service:

- Greet and interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner.

- Answer phone calls and address customer inquiries about medications, dosage instructions, and over-the-counter products.

- Provide accurate information about the availability of medications and other pharmacy services.

3. Prescription Processing:

- Receive and input prescription information into the pharmacy's computer system.

- Verify insurance and patient information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

- Assist with processing electronic prescriptions and contacting healthcare providers for clarification when needed.

4. Inventory Management:

- Maintain and organize pharmacy shelves, ensuring medications are properly stocked and labeled.

- Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking medications and supplies.

- Rotate stock and check for expired or damaged medications, following proper disposal procedures.

5. Administrative Duties:

- Perform administrative tasks, such as filing, record keeping, and managing paperwork associated with prescription and non-prescription sales.

- Assist in maintaining patient profiles, updating contact information, and recording medication histories.

6. Medication Counseling:

- Provide basic information to patients about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including usage instructions, potential side effects, and storage recommendations.

- Direct patients to the pharmacist for more in-depth counseling and medication therapy management.

7. Patient Safety and Compliance:

- Adhere to pharmacy regulations and guidelines, including those related to patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and controlled substances.

- Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of medications in compliance with federal and state regulations.

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