Pharmacy Operations Associate

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Lekki, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Entry level
HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Support pharmacy daily operations by processing and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision, maintaining patient records, managing inventory, ensuring regulatory-compliant storage (including cold chain), communicating with patients, escalating clinical or safety concerns, and performing administrative duties to ensure efficient, accurate pharmacy service.
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Role Summary

The Pharmacy Operations Associate supports the daily operations of the pharmacy by assisting with medication dispensing, prescription processing, inventory management, and patient service under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role ensures accurate order fulfilment, maintains inventory integrity, supports regulatory compliance, and delivers a high standard of customer care while contributing to the efficient operation of the pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receive, process, and accurately dispense medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Review prescriptions for completeness and escalate clinical queries or concerns to the supervising pharmacist before dispensing.
  • Communicate with patients through phone calls, messaging platforms, and in-person interactions to confirm orders, provide basic medication information, and address service-related inquiries.
  • Update and maintain accurate patient records, prescription details, and order status within the pharmacy management system.
  • Assist with inventory management by conducting stock counts, monitoring stock levels, reporting low inventory, and supporting reordering processes.
  • Ensure medications are stored, handled, and managed in accordance with regulatory requirements, including cold chain and safety standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant dispensing area in line with pharmacy operational and quality standards.
  • Monitor and promptly escalate adverse drug reactions, medication incidents, or patient concerns to the supervising pharmacist.
  • Support compliance with pharmacy policies, health and safety regulations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Collaborate with the pharmacy team to ensure efficient workflow, timely order fulfilment, and excellent patient service.
  • Perform other pharmacy operations and administrative duties as assigned.


Skills Required

  • Dispense medications accurately under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
  • Review prescriptions for completeness and escalate clinical queries to the supervising pharmacist
  • Communicate with patients via phone, messaging, and in-person to confirm orders and address inquiries
  • Update and maintain accurate patient records and prescription details in the pharmacy management system
  • Conduct inventory counts, monitor stock levels, report low inventory, and support reordering processes
  • Ensure medications are stored and handled according to regulatory and cold chain requirements
  • Monitor and escalate adverse drug reactions, medication incidents, or patient safety concerns
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant dispensing area following standard operating procedures
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The Company
750 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Jobberman is Nigeria's leading career development and recruitment solutions company, focusing on connecting qualified job seekers with verified employers. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company operates as an online job marketplace and career portal. It provides comprehensive online career development support, training services, and personalized HR solutions designed to empower job seekers and assist employers in finding the right talent.

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