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31 Aug
2024
Permanent Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – DisChem Vacancies
DisChem – Posted by JobLink24 – Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
DisChem Vacancies – Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant
Job Description:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a skilled Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for our Clearwater store. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care, ensuring the accurate provision of medications, and meeting patients’ medicine-related needs with professionalism and precision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pharmaceutical Care:
- Assist with the sale and preparation of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines, including compounding and manufacturing non-sterile medicines according to approved formulas and procedures.
- Repackage medicines and manage the distribution and control of stock for Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 substances.
- Support the ordering of medicines up to Schedule 6 as instructed by authorized personnel.
- Prescription Handling:
- Accurately interpret prescriptions, select and prepare medications, and ensure proper labeling and supply.
- Capture and verify prescription details on the system, ensuring correct picking, packing, and labeling of medications.
- Provide clear instructions to patients on the correct use of prescribed medicines.
- Patient Interaction:
- Advise patients at the dispensary and assist with self-medication and front-shop queries.
- Explain medical aid costs and process necessary paperwork for accurate claims submission.
- Follow up on prescription tracking and appointments, and maintain customer profiles on the system.
- Stock and Administration:
- Report stock levels and errors to the dispensary manager and assist with stock control and bi-annual stock takes.
- Receive and merchandise stock according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs and FEFO principles.
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy and authorized by a pharmacist.
Minimum Requirements:
- Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Proficiency in Unisolv.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Strong numerical skills.
- Fluent in English and a second language.
- Availability to work retail hours.
- Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations.
- Additional language skills.
- Experience with SAP and E-Scripting.
- Knowledge in drug and family planning, and complementary medicine.
Competencies:
- Essential:
- Fluent in English and an additional language (written and spoken).
- Excellent communication, customer service, and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills, team-oriented, and trustworthy.
- Proficient in time management and able to work under pressure.
- Computer literate with MS Office skills.
- Advantageous:
- Familiarity with Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting.
- Knowledge in drug and family planning, and complementary medicine.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- Willingness to work retail hours.
- Ability to work in a controlled environment with limited space and adhere to health and safety protocols.
- Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clear credit and criminal records.
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Market-related salary.
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account.
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