Pharmacy Sales Assistants

Pharmacy Sales Assistants sell pharmaceutical goods, toiletries and related goods in retail pharmacies (Pharmacy Technicians are not included here, they are included in Medical Technicians).

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Accepting prescriptions for filling by Retail Pharmacists
  • Determining customer requirements and advising customers on the selection, price and usage of non-prescription medicines
  • Advising customers on the correct application and storage of medicines
  • Selling goods such as non-prescription drugs, first aid supplies, toiletries and cosmetics
  • Accepting payment for goods and services by a variety of payment methods and preparing sales invoices
  • Promoting goods and services that are for sale
  • Assisting with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories and participating in stocktakes
  • Stacking and displaying goods for sale, and wrapping and packing goods sold

Key values of workers in Pharmacy Sales Assistants

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Top skills required for workers in Pharmacy Sales Assistants

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.