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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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