DisChem Vacancies – Pharmacist-Bryanpark-Sandton

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a qualified Pharmacist for the Bryanpark store in Sandton. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care, ensuring patients’ medicine-related needs are met, and maintaining accountability for all pharmaceutical processes.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• 2-3 years of pharmaceutical experience
• 2-3 years of retail pharmacy experience (including student/intern experience)
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Retail/FMCG experience
• SAP and E-scripting knowledge
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience
• Proficiency in a third language

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmaceutical care by assessing patients’ medicine-related needs
• Dispense prescribed medication and scheduled substances
• Verify and sign off prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns
• Advise patients on medication use, dosage, and interactions
• Monitor patient compliance with prescribed treatments
• Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy when necessary
• Oversee the preparation, compounding, and packaging of medicines
• Manage the procurement, storage, and sale of scheduled substances
• Interpret prescriptions accurately and ensure proper record-keeping
• Guide patients on medical aid claims and resolve errors on rejected scripts
• Authorize chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medication
• Maintain and update customer profiles in the system
• Report stock shortages and errors, and facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Ensure compliance with legal and company pharmacy procedures
• Provide excellent customer service at the dispensary and self-medication counter

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong communication skills in English and a second language
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing medication
• Supervisory and training abilities
• Conflict resolution and teamwork
• Strong numerical skills and computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Registered with SAPC
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Controlled work environment with security and health safety measures
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen with a clear credit and criminal record

Remuneration and Benefits:

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

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