Drugstore Clerk (Registered Pharmaceutical Salesperson)
どらっぐすとあてんいん（いやくひんとうろくはんばいしゃ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Pharmaceutical Sales Clerks
Summary
A job at drugstore stores selling OTC medications and daily necessities, responding to customers' health consultations. Guides proper medication use and handles cash register operations and inventory management.
Description
Drugstore clerks (Registered Pharmaceutical Salespersons) are primarily responsible for selling OTC medications and providing customer service for daily necessities and cosmetics. They explain the efficacy, usage, and dosage of medications, perform counseling to support self-medication, and handle a wide range of store operations including cash register operation, inventory management, ordering, shelving, and expiration date management. Utilizing their qualification as Registered Pharmaceutical Salespersons in compliance with laws, they collaborate with pharmacists to support appropriate drug selection. During busy periods, quick responses and teamwork are required, and continuous learning of pharmaceutical knowledge and legal amendments is necessary.
Future Outlook
With the rise in self-medication demand due to an aging population and declining birthrate, the importance of registered pharmaceutical salespersons will increase. The drugstore market is expected to grow steadily, expanding career opportunities that leverage expertise.
Personality Traits
Has curiosity or an inquiring mind / Likes talking to people / Polite and meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Part-time available / Shift work / Store assignment
Career Path
Store Staff → Chief Staff → Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Headquarters Staff (Merchandising and Logistics Departments)
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Communication Skills (Counseling) / Inventory Management / Pharmaceutical Knowledge / Product Shelving and Ordering
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills Training / First Aid / Health Food and Supplement Knowledge / Makeup and Skincare Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is crucial for medication expiration management and checking usage and dosage. |
| Communication Skills | Because high dialogue skills are required for customer service and explaining medications. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously update knowledge on drugs and legal regulations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine task execution is the focus rather than generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Registered Pharmaceutical Salesperson
Aliases
- Drugstore Salesperson
- Pharmaceutical Counter Staff
- Registered Salesperson
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