Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant | Dischem Vacancies

Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join their team at Cape Gate. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care by managing patients’ medicine-related needs and ensuring compliance with all legal and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances

• Support the compounding, manipulation, preparation, and manufacturing of non-sterile medicines under pharmacist supervision

• Repackage and manage stock of medicines from Schedule 1 to Schedule 5

• Assist with ordering medicines up to Schedule 6 in line with legal requirements

• Prepare and interpret prescriptions accurately, label and dispense medicines under the guidance of a pharmacist

• Capture and verify patient and prescription details in the system

• Ensure accurate picking, packing, and checking of medication, including dosage and drug interaction awareness

• Provide patients with correct medicine usage instructions

• Stay updated on medical aid procedures and claims requirements

• Advise patients in dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop services

• Follow up with patients for script tracking, appointments, and medication authorisations

• Maintain accurate customer profiles and merge records as needed

• Monitor stock levels, report discrepancies, receive dispensary stock, and facilitate bi-annual stock takes

• Exercise stock, cash, and asset control in accordance with Dis-Chem SOPs

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

• Experience with Unisolv

• Computer literate – MS Office

• Strong numerical skills

• Proficient in English and a second language

• Willing to work retail hours

Advantageous

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations

• Third additional language

• Experience with SAP and E-Scripting

• Knowledge of drugs, family planning, and complementary medicine

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

• Team player, trustworthy, and honest

• Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively

Special Conditions of Employment

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

• Physically fit to work in a dispensary environment, including standing for extended periods

• Valid driver’s license

• Clear credit and criminal records

• Ability to work in controlled room temperature, secure, and limited space environments

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market-related salary

• Medical aid

• Provident fund

• Staff account