Store Assistants

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Item Store Assistant

Job Summary

The Pharmaceutical Item Store Assistant supports the daily operations of a pharmaceutical store by managing inventory, receiving and issuing medical items, maintaining proper storage conditions, and ensuring accurate records. The role is critical in supporting pharmacists and healthcare staff to ensure safe, timely, and compliant availability of pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, check, and store pharmaceutical items, medical supplies, and consumables according to SOPs

Verify deliveries against purchase orders and report discrepancies or damaged goods

Maintain proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, cleanliness, FIFO/FEFO)

Issue pharmaceutical items based on authorized requisitions

Assist with stock counts, inventory audits, and expiry tracking

Label, organize, and shelve items accurately

Maintain inventory records (manual or computerized systems)

Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Assist in disposal of expired or damaged items following approved procedures

Keep the store area clean, orderly, and secure

Coordinate with pharmacists, procurement, and other departments as needed