Pharmacy Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Pharmacy Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Taking inventory of all medication and pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Processing sales transactions for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Accurately typing and printing out prescription labels.
  • Attending to emails and fax messages.
  • Ensuring that work areas are organized and clean.
  • Directing all questions relating to prescriptions, health matters, or medications to the pharmacist.
  • Answering all incoming telephone calls in a professional manner.
  • Restocking shelves with medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Pharmacy Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Pharmacy Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.