Pharmacy Sales Assistant

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a pharmacy sales assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy

On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIR40216

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIR30216

Certificate III in Retail

Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIR20116

Certificate II in Community Pharmacy

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $4,290
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37121

Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 18 months
$0 - $5,482
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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