DisChem Vacancies – Pharmacist – Watercrest – KZN

Job Overview:

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a qualified and reputable Pharmacist to join their Watercrest store. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care, ensuring that patients’ medicine-related needs are met effectively and safely.

Minimum Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • BPharm or equivalent qualification
  • Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
  • 2-3 years of pharmaceutical experience
  • 2-3 years of retail pharmacy experience (including student/intern roles)
  • Proficiency in MS Office
• Advantageous:
  • Experience in retail/FMCG
  • Knowledge of a third language
  • SAP and E-scripting experience
  • Experience as a registered tutor
  • Familiarity with Unisolv

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmaceutical care by assessing patients’ medicine-related needs and ensuring those needs are met.
• Evaluate the indication, safety, and effectiveness of prescribed therapies.
• Dispense medications or scheduled substances as per authorized prescriptions.
• Oversee and verify the accuracy of prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns.
• Provide patients with accurate information and advice on medication usage.
• Monitor patient compliance with therapies and follow up as needed.
• Offer pharmacist-initiated therapy when necessary.
• Supervise the compounding, preparation, or packaging of medications.
• Manage the purchasing, storage, and distribution of medications.
• Handle applications for the registration of medicines as per regulatory requirements.
• Engage in pharmaceutical research and promote public health initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer profiles and manage medical aid claims.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager in ensuring administrative and stock control processes are efficient and compliant.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.

Competencies:

• Proficient in English and a second language (reading, writing, speaking)
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Knowledge of basic dosing and drug interactions
• Customer service orientation
• Leadership and supervisory experience
• Ability to train and mentor staff
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and numerical skills
• Time management and the ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Willingness to work retail hours
• Physically fit, capable of standing for long periods
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• South African citizenship
• Clear credit and criminal records (MIE)

Remuneration and Benefits:

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

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