Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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:
AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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.

Occupation:

621411 Pharmacy Sales Assistant