Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) - Goodwood

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Goodwood is seeking a Dispensary Support to assist in pharmacy operations while completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. This fixed-term position may lead to permanent employment upon successful qualification.

Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate and complete a proficiency test for the Pharmacy Council. The role focuses on supporting dispensary functions under supervision, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Completed a basic pharmacist assistant course.
• Ability to register with the Pharmacy Council as a learner basic assistant.
• Clear criminal and credit records.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy operations as a Fixed Term employee.
• Sell Schedule 1 medicines and assist with compounding non-sterile medicines.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, and labeling of medication.
• Assist with stock control and follow up with patients regarding prescriptions.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service focus

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting systems

Job description

Job Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Goodwood store seeks a Dispensary Support to join the team. The role involves completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course and supporting pharmacy operations as a Fixed Term employee until registration with the SAPC as a learner basic assistant. Permanent employment is offered upon qualification.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and/or Physical Science and an average of at least 50%.

Job Specification

• Completed a proficiency test approving the applicant to register with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
• As a pharmacist's assistant registered under the learner basic assistant category, perform the following services under direct supervision of a pharmacist: sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances; assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of non‑sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and SOPs; assist with unpacking, merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves; perform other duties directed by the Dispensary Manager; accurately interpret prescriptions and act responsibly in accordance with South African Pharmaceutical Council regulations; ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication; assist with stock control of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines; follow up with patients regarding prescription tracking and appointments; assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls; provide health promotion information; assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication; report low or out of stock levels and stock errors; receive dispensary stock according to company SOP.

Competencies

• English and second language – read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leadership by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous

• Retail FMCG, Dis‑Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine knowledge.
• Experience with Unisolv, SAP and E‑Scripting systems.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council.
• South African citizen.
• MIE, clear criminal and credit records.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market related salary.

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.