PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Enter client information in databases
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Prepare and combine raw active ingredients
• Follow compounding worksheets and formulation records,
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Bill third party insurers
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Perform general clerical duties
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Use computer software to assess customer files for completeness
• Stock shelves and display areas
• Place stock on shelves
• Calculate billing charges
• Check prescriptions for proper dosage