Pharmacy Assistant Interview Questions

Pharmacy Assistant Interview Questions

"When hiring a pharmacy assistant, employers will look for applicants who can help pharmacists fill prescriptions and perform clerical tasks such as answering phones and stocking shelves. You can expect an interview to be comprised of basic questions meant to assess your customer service skills, organizational habits, and ability to follow directions."

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Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy Assistant was asked...February 1, 2013

Are you free on weekdays?

2 Answers

Yes

But im from India

Rite Aid

What does being a professional mean to you?

Mercury Drug

ARe you willing to be assigned in the far places?

12 Answers

yes

Yes Ma'am/Sir

Yes, I'm willing to be assigned in far place Mam/Sir...

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NHS

Why are you interested in this position.

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Having researched your company you are clearly a leader within the industry and I feel I would be able to excel within the role and put all of my skills, qualities and experience to good use. Whilst studying your company online, it is clear to see you have strong and exciting plans for the future and I would like to be a part of your journey through the role I am being interviewed for today. Finally, it is also clear that you support your employees, so they can excel within their roles. There’s lots of positive comments online about your company and, if I am successful at interview, I would feel quite proud to have your name on my CV/resume. Less

I want this job because I am seeking a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is striving to achieve the same objectives. I am passionate about this type of work and my qualifications and skills are aligned with the job description. I studied your company before applying for the position and your workplace culture and values are strongly aligned with my own. I will feel proud working for your company, and I can see myself building a long and successful career here. Less

I want this job because I am seeking a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is striving to achieve the same objectives. I am passionate about this type of work and my qualifications and skills are aligned with the job description. I studied your company before applying for the position and your workplace culture and values are strongly aligned with my own. I will feel proud working for your company, and I can see myself building a long and successful career here.”” Less

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Shoppers Drug Mart

Asked about how you handle customers who are upset.

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I would ask questions about the situation. I will apologize for inconvience and will try my best to resolve if possible , otherwise will choose supervisor. My objective will be to save each customer visiting us. Less

I would ask questions about the situation. I will apologize for inconvience and will try my best to resolve if possible , otherwise will choose supervisor. My objective will be to save each customer visiting us. Less

Walgreens

How do you deal with a busy workplace?

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Focus on the customer in front of you and complete the interaction before moving on - if you leave an unresolved TPR or DUR or CMD you or a co-worker will pay the price later Stay aware of the numbers so you know if there's a bottleneck and compensate by shifting your priorities or quoting realistic delivery times Less

Manage your time and try to be organized. When it gets hectic or overwhelming, don't be scared and ask for help. Communication and multi-tasking can help you through a busy situation. Less

Mercury Drug

Why are you applying in this company

2 Answers

To help other people in terms of their health issues.

To have more knowledge... About medicine...

Geneva Woods Pharmacy

was their ever a time were you had to handle a difficult customer or employee.

1 Answers

yes and I understand people have bad days so I don't take it personally I just try to talk it out with the person. maybe that could make all the difference Less

Lindsay & Gilmour

Why Lindsay and Gilmour?

1 Answers

I basically knew them from a few relatives who use their pharmacy and they’ve been known to give good customer service so they were fairly reputable imo Less

Sunway Group

Is it okay to travel far?

1 Answers

estou bem de saude e não há qualque empedimento

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