Pharmacist

The Local Choice Pharmacy Upington & Rhodesdene, Kimberley; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic pharmacy group in Kimberley is seeking a passionate Pharmacist to lead operations at their BROID PHARMACY branch. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of healthcare, guiding the team, and managing customer service initiatives. The ideal candidate must be a registered pharmacist with independent retail experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to ethical practice. This role offers a supportive work environment focused on convenience and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacist with the SAPC.
• Experience in independent retail pharmacy is essential.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of the pharmacy and clinic.
• Guide the operational team to high standards of healthcare.
• Manage customer service initiatives to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Result-driven

Planning and organizing skills

Problem solving skills

Strong customer service orientation

Computer literate

Strong financial acumen

Education

Registered pharmacist with the SAPC

Independent Retail Pharmacy experience

Tools

Unisolve

Job description

About the role:

We are a dynamic South African 'Boutique' pharmacy group with heart and soul. We are the lifeblood of the pharmaceutical industry that provides professional and personal service in the healthcare industry. Our company is constantly looking for equally passionate individuals to join our wellness team. The work environment focuses on convenience, flexibility and inclusiveness. The company strives for each team member to be part of a support team and for each team member to enjoy his / her work.

Our BROID PHARMACY branch in Kimberley, Northern Cape is looking for a dynamic Pharmacist, with independent retail pharmacy experience, to support the RP in leading the team at this branch.

If you are a passionate, dynamic pharmacist who wants to live and work in Kimberley, for BROID PHARMACIES, you are our candidate! If you are registered with the SAPC as a Pharmacist, have good computer skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, in both English and Afrikaans, we would love to meet you and become part of our winning team!

Working Purpose:

As Pharmacist you will ensure the effective operation of the pharmacy and clinic and to promote excellence by providing guidance to the operational team in order to deliver high standards of healthcare and achieve sales and compliance goals, which will provide a competitive advantage for the pharmacy.

Work Goals:

• Evaluation of patient's medication-related needs by determining the indication, safety and efficacy of the therapy.
• Accurately interprets prescriptions and acts in a professional and responsible manner, within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC.
• The composition, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or its supervision.
• Stay abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aid funds
• Facilitate stocktaking
• Exercise inventory, cash and asset control
• The effective management and control of all pharmacy operations, including safe and responsible inventory management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration in line with merchandise, SAPC regulations and company standards.
• Ensure the operational viability of the pharmacy through sound financial management, focus on core pharmacy and clinical targets, expense management and proactively appropriate action as required.
• Lead and motivate employees.
• Manage customer service initiatives in the pharmacy that will lead to good customer experience and customer loyalty.
• Support the Group's vision to ensure 'Health and Happiness' to all customers through exceptional service and product offering.

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Registered pharmacist with the SAPC
• Independent Retail Pharmacy experience
• Unisolve experience
• Ethical work practice and compliance
• Knowledge of inventory, cost, risk and compliance management procedures

Work knowledge and skills required:

• Result-driven and goal-oriented
• Planning and organizing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Computer literate
• Strong financial acumen
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport

If you have a Primary Care Drug Therapy Permit (PCDT) and a ton of Retail Pharmacy Management experience combined with an entrepreneurial and commercial outlook, this will make your application extra special!

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.