DisChem Vacancies – Dispensary Manager – Thatcfield

Job Overview:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a dedicated Dispensary Manager for their Thatcfield store. This role involves overseeing the dispensary and self-medication areas, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care. You will be responsible for addressing patient needs and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Management: Supervise and manage dispensary staff, ensuring they work within their scope of practice and adhere to Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) rules and regulations.
• Stock Management: Oversee stock levels, ensuring no expired or short-dated stock is held. Regularly dispose of expired stock and manage negative stock. Prepare for stocktakes and follow stock ordering processes for maximum compliance.
• Medication Control: Secure Schedule 6 medications, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with SAPC registration requirements. Accurately interpret prescriptions and ensure all medication picking, packing, labeling, and checking is performed correctly.
• Patient Care: Provide clear instructions to patients on medication use, explain medical aid costs, and ensure authorization of chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications.
• Administrative Duties: Capture and verify script details on the system, process paperwork for medical aid claims, and maintain customer profiles. Train the Dispensary Admin Assistant and oversee dispensary administration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • BPharm or equivalent qualification.
  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
  • Registered tutor.
  • Experience with Unisolv.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Computer literate (MS Office).
  • Strong numerical skills.
  • Proficiency in English and a second language.
  • Willingness to work retail hours.
• Advantageous:
  • Previous management experience of at least 7 staff members.
  • Relevant retail/FMCG experience.
  • Knowledge of a third additional language.
  • Experience with SAP and E-Scripting.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in English and a second language (read, write, speak).
• Excellent communication skills and customer service focus.
• Knowledge of dosing, drug interactions, and conflict management.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and lead staff.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Trustworthy, honest, and a team player.
• Good time management and computer skills (MS Office).

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Ability to work retail hours.
• Physically fit, able to stand for long periods, and manage controlled room temperatures and security measures.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
• South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary.
• Medical aid.
• Provident fund.
• Staff account.

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