631231 Community Pharmacy Assistant

• Pharmacist Assistant

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Accepts prescriptions for dispensing by Community Pharmacists
• Determines customer requirements, and advises customers on the selection, price, and usage of non-prescription medicines
• Advises customers on the correct use and storage of medicines
• Assists pharmacists with the delivery of professional pharmacy services
• Sells goods, such as non-prescription drugs, health and first aid supplies, toiletries, and cosmetics
• Receives payments for goods and services through a variety of payment methods, and prepares sales invoices
• Promotes goods and services that are for sale
• Assists with the management of stock by ordering and receiving items for sale, and by participating in stocktakes
• Rotates, replenishes, and presents goods for sale