Pharmacy Assistant Job Application Letter / Cover Letter

for your Portfolio

While writing a Pharmacy Assistant Job Application Letter / Cover Letter, be sure to talk about your
experience regarding medicine and other health care products with patients or residents. Pharmacy
Assistants perform the regular tasks related with preparing set medication, and providing drugs to
patients at the pharmacy counter. All pharmacy assistant job application / cover letters must provide
details about what you can bring to the job you are applying for:

My Name and Address:

My Mail address:
To: Mr. / Mrs. (replace with name of the hiring Manager)
Name and address of Pharmacy: ..........................................
Mail address of Pharmacy: ...........................................................

Dear Mrs. / Mr.

I recently have seen your job advertisement for a Pharmacy Assistant on .........(replace with site,
ejobs, for example, or other site or magazine, to give the source of the job you apply for).
This is a profession and line of work I am interested in and want to pursue my career at your drug
store. I was one of the pharmacy assistants who worked at .........(replace with your previous job
address, or just write .......... SCOALA POSTLICEALA SANITARA CAROL DAVILA, during my
practical works........... for three years.
These three years of extensive experience and my degree in Pharmacy at SCOALA POSTLICEALA
SANITARA CAROL DAVILA gives me a solid foundation for a pharmacy assistant job. I am a
committed employee, having good customer service skills, and I am a people person at heart.
Would you like to meet to talk over this job? I would very much enjoy speaking with you in person.
Please call me on my cell phone: (replace with your phone number) , to set up an interview at your
convenience.
Thank you for considering my cover letter and my qualifications.
Sincerely,
(Signature)

Following is a sample Resume / CV of Pharmacy Assistant. For

your Portfolio, find in green

and yellow only some information to copy into your CV Europass:

Claire Lee
Apt 141, Pinnacle Square
Edmonton, AB
(609) 222 6666
lee@sample.com
Objective: Seeking a position of pharmacy assistant in any drug store in Edmonton Alberta.

Experience:
Pharmacy Assistant | 2005-2010
ABC Chemists and Druggists
Responsibilities:
Help pharmacists by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceutical products
Maintained prescription records and inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
Assists Pharmacist by typing prescription labels, stocking the shelves, .
Rotated stock, moved older medication to the front of the shelf so it is used previous to expiration
date
Gather daily statistics such as number of patients requesting prescriptions, new prescriptions
received, and number of refill orders.
Answered telephone calls, providing general information, and routing other calls to appropriate
party.
Maintained records of prescription, laboratory, and x-ray charge
Received prescriptions from patients and verifies that required information is on the form
Typed prescription labels which include information such as patient name, clinicians name, name of
medication, and dosage instructions; gives to pharmacist to review
Received and placed inward supplies on shelves, tagging and pricing every item according to
directions
Skills:
Ability in using office equipment such as typewriter, copier, and calculator.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
Education:
BS in Pharmacy | 2004
Concordia University College of Alberta

Pharmacy assistant resume examples

and templates
Getting a job its not always easy. However, you can increase the chances of getting hired by writing a
professional CV and knowing some tips and advice for the job interview. Bellow we have written
some pharmacy assistant resume examples that you can download and edit according to your
experience.

Paul Camden
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Current job:

905 River Road Edgewater, NJ

(201) 941-4000
paulcamden@aol.com
Pharmacy Assistant at St. Josephs Healthcare System, Wayne, NJ

Objective
My aim is to showcase my skills as an experienced Pharmacy assistant. I also wish to provide
excellent support to Pharmacists, Physicians and other healthcare professionals. My main objective is
to become a Pharmacy Assistant at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ.
Strengths
1. Expertise in assisting Pharmacists in interpreting and transcribing medication information
2. Proficiency in receiving prescriptions and verifying the needed data on the pad
3. Proficiency in rotating stock (First in, First out)
4. Experience in stock pricing and shelving
5. Experience in medication inventory
6. Excellence in gathering information and statistics regarding new prescriptions and refills
7. Adeptness in maintaining important records of the pharmacy
8. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs
9. Good communicator
10. Team player

11. Reliability
12. Courteousness
Experience
Pharmacy Assistant, 2009-Present
St. Josephs Healthcare System, Wayne, NJ
Responsibilities:

Assisted the Head Pharmacist in interpreting and transcribing medication data

Tracked medication supply and inventory

Placed orders and received stocks of delivered medication as needed by the institution

Stocked shelves and priced medications as directed

Compiled prescriptions, patient information and other important papers for the Pharmacy

Worked as Committee Member of the St. Josephs Healthcare System Employees Union

Pharmacy Assistant, 2007-2009

Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Belleville, NJ
Responsibilities:

Provided assistance to the Pharmacist (medication refilling, dispensing, etc.)

Received prescriptions and ensured their completeness and validity

Provided the medications purchased by the patient

Kept track of the Pharmacys supply and inventory

Refilled dwindling stocks by placing and receiving orders accordingly

Tagged and priced medications correspondingly

Ensured the completeness and accuracy of the Pharmacy records

Pharmacy Assistant, 2005-2007

Fresenius Medical Care, Edison, NJ
Responsibilities:

Assisted the Head Pharmacist with his daily activities

Received prescriptions and relayed the needed medications to the Pharmacist

Ensured adequate stocks of medications by keeping track of the supply numbers

Ensured completeness and accuracy of Pharmacy records

Performed monthly and annual stock inventory with the Head Pharmacist

Education
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program, 2003-2005
River Dell High School, Oradell, NJ
High School Diploma
1999-2003 GPA 2.9
Courses
1. Basic Pharmacology
2. Pharmacy Calculations
3. Pharmacy Maintenance
4. Pathophysiology
5. Medical Office Practice
6. Basic Inventory
7. Supply Chain Methodology
8. Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Personal information
Married with one son
Birthday: May 2, 1981

Hobbies include playing basketball and computer games

Advice for Your Pharmacy Assistant Job

Interview

Sure, a well-written Pharmacy Assistant CV can get you a long way. While it can improve your
chances of getting hired, you should not solely rely on it. Here are some pointers that you should keep
in mind.

Focus on Your Strengths

There are many pharmacy assistants out there, but what makes you stand out? Make sure you put your
strengths and expertise in your pharmacy assistant resume template. If you are not sure how to make
one, there some pharmacy assistant templates available on this site you can check out.

Know Your Prospective Employer

Your prospective employer might ask you, Why us? Make sure you have a general idea about the
company as some important details might be asked during the interview.

Always Be Prepared
If the employer finds your Pharmacy Assistant CV remarkable, there is a big chance that he will call
you in for an interview. You do not know when this will happen, so make sure to always be prepared
with a copy.

Come in Professional Garb

While your interviewer may not solely evaluate you for what you have worn during the interview,
showing up in the best outfit is most likely to leave a lasting impression on him. So ditch the street
clothes, and wear only your best pants and long-sleeved top.

Practice Makes Perfect

As it has been said, you do not know when you will be called in for that interview. While waiting for
the employers call, you need to practice the answers to the most common interview questions, such as
the following:

Why did you choose to become a Pharmacy Assistant?

What is your work experience as a Pharmacy Assistant?

How do you make sure that the stocks are disposed before they expire?

How do you ensure that your stocks are adequate in number?

How do you deal with disgruntled customers?

How do you keep track of your medication supply and inventory?

What computer programs or applications are you proficient at?

After the questions, you can now take a breather. But it doesnt mean that you have to leave the
building right away. You can ask some questions as well, like the following:

What are the usual work hours of a Pharmacy Assistant?

Apart from helping the Pharmacist, what are the other jobs I need to do?

What are the scope and limitation of my job as a Pharmacy Assistant?

What programs or systems do you have for tracking inventory and supply?

Do you prefer certain companies when it comes to your medication supply?

Is there an employee union in this institution?

Does the company provide Continuing Education for its Pharmacy Assistants?

Thank Your Interviewer

After the interview, do not forget to say thank you. Showing gratitude to your future employer can
improve your chances of getting hired.