Job Overview:

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacist to join our Blomtuin store. As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality pharmaceutical care, ensuring that patients’ medicine-related needs are met efficiently and effectively while adhering to all regulatory and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pharmaceutical Care: Assess and manage patients’ medicine-related needs, ensuring the safety, efficacy, and appropriateness of prescribed therapies.
• Dispensing: Accurately dispense medications and scheduled substances, verify prescriptions, and ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements.
• Patient Interaction: Provide clear guidance on the correct use of medications, monitor patient adherence, and conduct follow-up consultations as necessary.
• Medication Management: Oversee the compounding, preparation, and packaging of medicines in line with legal and professional standards.
• Stock Control: Manage the purchasing, storage, and distribution of medications, including Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 substances, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities align with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act, including medicine registration and distribution.
• Customer Service: Assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front shop, providing excellent customer service and ensuring follow-up care.
• Medical Aid Coordination: Process medical aid claims, correct errors, and ensure the authorization of chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications.
• Administrative Support: Assist the Dispensary Manager with administrative tasks, including stock takes, maintaining registers, and ensuring adherence to Dis-Chem’s policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12/Matric, BPharm or equivalent qualification
• Certification: Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Experience:
  • 2-3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical setting
  • 2-3 years of retail pharmacy experience (including student or intern roles)
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Strong command of English and a second language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in retail/FMCG
• SAP and E-scripting system experience
• Registered tutor
• Familiarity with Unisolv

Competencies:

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Attention to detail, particularly in dosing and drug interactions
• Supervisory experience with the ability to lead and train staff
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service focus
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
• Trustworthy, honest, and a strong team player

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willingness to work retail hours
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Monthly and annual performance incentives
• Medical aid and provident fund
• Staff account benefits