PHARMACY SALES ASSISTANT
ANZSCO Code: 621411
Sells pharmaceutical goods, toiletries and related goods in a retail pharmacy.
Skill Level
5
Group: PHARMACY SALES ASSISTANTS
ANZSCO Code: 6214
PHARMACY SALES ASSISTANTS sell pharmaceutical goods, toiletries and related goods in retail pharmacies.
Indicative Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below. In Australia
In Australia
AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
In New Zealand
NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
Tasks Include
- 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
