Description
Sells pharmaceutical goods, toiletries and related goods in a retail pharmacy.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
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Specializations
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Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 6214 Pharmacy Sales Assistants
Description
sell pharmaceutical goods, toiletries and related goods in retail pharmacies.
Tasks
- 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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.