Pharmacy Assistant, Entry Level

About the Internship

Medinex Workforce places skilled people in hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, understanding that a pharmacy's effectiveness relies on correct stock, proper storage, and accurate recording. This internship provides insight into the behind-the-counter operations. You will study medicine categories, stock control, and documentation, and learn how diligent record-keeping protects both patients and pharmacies. This is a remote, learning-based role, focusing on operations knowledge, inventory records, and reporting. It does not involve dispensing medicines or direct patient interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Study medicine categories, generic and brand names, dosage forms, and storage requirements.
• Learn the basics of medication management, including labelling, expiry tracking, and safe handling.
• Maintain stock registers, reorder lists, and expiry alerts using Excel or pharmacy software.
• Prepare purchase records, sales records, and daily pharmacy documentation.
• Learn record-keeping rules for prescription and regulated medicines.
• Check records for mismatches, missing entries, and near-expiry stock, flagging them early.
• Prepare simple operations reports for the team.
• Share progress in daily check-ins and a weekly review.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of pharmacology, medicine names, and pharmacy practice.
• A D.Pharm, B.Pharm, or life science background.
• Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets for records and inventory tracking.
• Accuracy, responsibility, and attention to detail.
• Respect for patient privacy and professional ethics.
• A laptop and stable internet connection for full-time remote work.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with pharmacy management software.
• Awareness of Drugs and Cosmetics Act record-keeping basics.
• Exposure to a retail or hospital pharmacy through training or an internship.

Who Can Apply

• Final-year students and recent graduates with D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, B.Sc or M.Sc (Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology) or related allied health streams.
• Freshers are welcome; prior experience is not required.
• Must be available full-time for the internship period.

What You Will Gain

• Practical understanding of pharmacy operations and inventory control.
• Regular guidance and feedback from experienced team members.
• Documentation and inventory skills for future interviews.
• Internship completion certificate.
• The freedom to work from your own city anywhere in India.

Working Schedule

• Full-time, Monday to Saturday or as assigned by your reporting manager.
• Includes daily check-ins and a weekly review.

Duration

• 1 to 3 months.

Stipend

• Up to INR 15,000 per month.