Pharmacy Sales Assistants
Snapshot
Pharmacy Sales Assistants sell pharmaceutical goods, toiletries and related goods in retail pharmacies.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 32300 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $575 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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
Job Titles
- Pharmacy Sales Assistant