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31 Aug 2024

Permanent Pharmacist – Eastgate – DisChem Vacancies

DisChem – Posted by JobLink24 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

DisChem Vacancies – Pharmacist – Eastgate

Job Overview:

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a reputable and experienced Pharmacist to join our team at the Eastgate store. As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care, ensuring that patients’ medicine-related needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pharmaceutical Care: Take responsibility for evaluating patients’ medicine-related needs, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of prescribed therapies.
  • Dispensing: Accurately dispense medicines or scheduled substances as prescribed, and ensure all prescriptions are correctly checked and signed off.
  • Patient Guidance: Provide clear information and advice on the use of medicines, ensuring patient compliance with therapies.
  • Medication Management: Oversee the compounding, preparation, packaging, and manufacturing of medicines, ensuring all processes meet regulatory standards.
  • Stock Control: Manage the purchasing, storage, and distribution of medicines, including handling Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 substances.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act, including the registration and re-packaging of medicines.
  • Customer Service: Assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front shop, providing exceptional service and follow-up care.
  • Medical Aid Coordination: Process claims accurately, correct errors, and ensure authorization for chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medications.
  • Administration: Support the Dispensary Manager with administrative tasks, stock control, and bi-annual stock takes.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Grade 12/Matric, BPharm or equivalent qualification
  • Certification: Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
  • Experience:
    • 2-3 years of pharmaceutical experience
    • 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 environments
  • Familiarity with SAP and E-scripting systems
  • Registered tutor
  • Experience with Unisolv

Competencies:

  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Attention to detail, particularly with dosing and drug interactions
  • Ability to supervise, train, and lead by example
  • Conflict management and problem-solving skills
  • Customer-focused with a commitment to providing excellent service
  • Capable of working under pressure and managing time effectively
  • 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 bonuses
  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Staff account benefits

Join Dis-Chem Pharmacies at our Eastgate store and contribute to improving the health and well-being of our community. Apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy career.

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