Pharmacist Assisstant - Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a smart, experienced, and responsible Pharmacy Assistant to support daily pharmacy operations and provide excellent customer care.
• The ideal candidate must be neat, customer-focused, and MUST be proficient in administering injections safely and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent Pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions accurately and counseling customers on OTC drugs.
• Administer Intramuscular (IM), Intravenous (IV), and Subcutaneous injections as prescribed, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.
• Attend to customers promptly, process sales, issue receipts, and operate POS machine accurately.
• Receive, verify, and properly arrange incoming drugs, ensuring proper labeling and monitoring of expiry dates.
• Monitor stock levels and report low stock, expired, or damaged goods, and maintain accurate injection and sales records.
• Ensure strict infection control, safe disposal of needles/syringes, and keep the pharmacy clean, organized, and welcoming.

Requirements

• OND / Pharmacy Technician, CHEW, or Nursing Assistant qualification.
• 1-2 years experience as a pharmacy assistant in a retail/community pharmacy.
• Must be highly proficient in giving injections - this will be tested practically at interview.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and drug knowledge skills.
• Must be neat, honest, polite, and able to follow pharmacist's instructions.
• Must reside within proximity to the work location and be ready to resume immediately.