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31 Aug 2024

Permanent Pharmacist Assistant – DisChem Vacancies

DisChem – Posted by JobLink24 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

DisChem Vacancies – Pharmacist Assistant – Claremont

Job Description:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a dedicated Pharmacist Assistant to join our team at the Claremont store. As a Pharmacist Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing pharmaceutical care, ensuring that patients receive the correct medication and advice to meet their healthcare needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pharmaceutical Support:
    • Assist in the sale and preparation of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines, including compounding and manufacturing non-sterile medicines according to approved formulas and procedures.
    • Support the distribution and control of stock for Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 substances, ensuring proper ordering and handling of medicines up to Schedule 6 as authorized.
  • Prescription Management:
    • Accurately read and prepare prescriptions, ensuring correct selection, manipulation, and labeling of medicines.
    • Capture and verify prescription details on the system, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and checking of medication.
    • Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients on the correct use of prescribed medicines.
  • Patient Care:
    • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, as well as with self-medication and front-shop queries.
    • Explain medical aid costs to patients and process the necessary paperwork for accurate claims submission.
    • Maintain up-to-date patient profiles on the system, merging profiles as needed and taking appropriate action based on customer profile messages.
  • Stock Management:
    • Report low stock levels and errors to the dispensary manager and assist with stock control and bi-annual stock takes.
    • Receive and merchandise stock according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs and FEFO principles.
    • Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy and authorized by a pharmacist.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Essential:
    • Grade 12 / Matric.
    • Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
    • Proficiency in Unisolv.
    • Computer literacy (MS Office).
    • Strong numerical skills.
    • Fluent in English and a second language.
    • Willingness to work retail hours.
  • Advantageous:
    • Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations.
    • Additional language skills.
    • Experience with SAP and E-Scripting.
    • Knowledge of drug and family planning, and complementary medicine.

Competencies:

  • Essential:
    • Fluent in English and an additional language (written and spoken).
    • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and numerical proficiency.
    • Problem-solving abilities and a team-oriented mindset.
    • Trustworthy, honest, and able to manage time effectively.
    • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Advantageous:
    • Knowledge of Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting.
    • Familiarity with drug and family planning, and complementary medicine.

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
  • Willingness to work retail hours.
  • Ability to work in a controlled environment with limited space and adhere to health and safety protocols.
  • Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration and Benefits:

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

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