Direct Pharmacist Assistant PBQ - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (PBQ) for its Dis-Chem Direct store. You will dispense medications, provide pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensure the safe and effective use of prescription medicines.

The role requires SAPC registration, Grade 12, and a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification, with willingness to work retail hours in a healthcare retail environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.
• Registered with the SAPC.

Responsibilities

• A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy: the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of medicines according to approved procedures.
• Assist with manufacturing and packaging of medicines, stock control, and order placement.
• Reading and preparation of prescriptions, labeling and supplying medicines, and providing patient instructions.
• Advise patients on medication use and health information.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their Dis-Chem Direct store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
• Unisolv Experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the
• following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• the reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health

Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist

• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist

Customer Service

• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Follow through on any promises made to customers

Administration

• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and oncology medicationMaintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action

Stock Control

• Report on low/out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

General

• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
• All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP.
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escape the problem
• and what level to escalated it to.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from
• all sections of the community.
• Addresses customer queries in a timely manner.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
• results with little oversight.
• Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Technical skills Computer i.e. Microsoft office, numerical skills, Unisolv, E-Scripting

Special conditions of employment

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.