Job Description
Company Name - VK Pharmacy
Position - Pharmacy Aide / Pharmacy Assistant
Location - Kanchipuram – Multiple Branches
Job Type - Full-time
Role Overview
We are looking for responsible and customer-friendly Pharmacy Aides to support the day-to-day operations of our medical stores. The candidate will assist the pharmacist and store team in maintaining smooth store operations, customer service, stock management and billing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Assist pharmacists in day-to-day pharmacy operations.
Receive, arrange and organize medicines and other pharmacy products.
Maintain proper product arrangement and follow FIFO/FEFO principles.
Check stock levels and inform the pharmacist/store-in-charge about shortages.
Assist with stock counting and inventory verification.
Identify and segregate near-expiry and expired products as instructed.
Assist customers in locating products and direct prescription-related queries to the pharmacist.
Support billing and other counter activities as required.
Receive and arrange incoming stock and transfers properly.
Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of shelves and the store.
Support preparation and filing of store documents and records.
Follow company SOPs, safety procedures and pharmacy regulations.
Ensure products are handled and stored appropriately.
Coordinate with the pharmacist and store team to provide good customer service.
Perform other store-related duties assigned by the Store Manager/Pharmacist.
Candidate Profile
Minimum qualification: 12th Standard / Any relevant pharmacy or healthcare qualification.
D.Pharm/B.Pharm candidates who are looking for a retail pharmacy role may also apply.
Freshers are welcome.
Previous retail pharmacy/store experience will be an advantage.
Good communication and customer-handling skills.
Basic computer/billing knowledge is preferred.
Should be willing to work in a retail pharmacy environment.
Should be responsible, punctual and willing to learn.
Key Skills
Customer service
Stock management
Product arrangement
Basic billing/computer skills
Communication
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Willingness to learn
Working Conditions
Full-time retail pharmacy role
Branch-based work in Kanchipuram
Shift-based working as per store requirements
Weekly off as per company policy
Career Opportunity
Good performers will have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and progress within our growing pharmacy business.