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A Pharmacy Sales Assistant processes retail sales in a pharmacy. You might receive prescriptions from customers and provide advice on non-prescriptive items. Pharmacy Sales Assistants take payments and issue receipts. You might also manage stock levels and set up displays or promotions.
Pharmacy Sales Assistants should have strong customer service skills and you’ll need to be able to communicate well with a diverse range of customers. It’s important that you understand pharmacy legislation and can follow correct procedures. Pharmacy Sales Assistants must be able to handle financial transactions and have a strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Pharmacy Sales Assistant.
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A Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is for students needing the practical skills to work in a pharmacy as a retail assistant. Students graduate knowing how to assist customers with a range of products: skin and anti-fungal; cough and cold relief; analgesic and anti-inflammatory; gastro-intestinal conditions; allergy relief; as well as support the on-site pharmacist. The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
A Certificate II in Community Pharmacy SIR20116 is for students wanting careers as Pharmacy Assistants. This qualification focuses heavily on the retail skills required to work in a pharmacy but also teaches students about the laws and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. Note: to complete this qualification students must complete 40-80 hours work placement at a pharmacy. The Certificate II in Community Pharmacy SIR20116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package..
In Australia, a full time Pharmacy Sales Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people employed in this field has dropped in recent years. There are currently 37,900 people working as a Pharmacy Sales Assistant in Australia compared to 42,400 five years ago. Pharmacy Sales Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Pharmacy Sales Assistant interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Community Pharmacy. This course covers laws and guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines and will also develop your retail skills. You could also further your skills with a Certificate III in Community Pharmacy.
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Here are some potential career pathways within pharmacy. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Community Pharmacist
$1,250 weekly pay
Dispensary Technician
Pharmacist
$1,730 weekly pay
Pharmaceutical Engineer
$1,500 weekly pay
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
$1,958 weekly pay
Pharmacy Manager
$1,980 weekly pay
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