Pharmacist Assistant – Dispensary & Patient Care (Fixed-Term)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Margate; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Shelly Centre store is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (Fixed-Term) to deliver pharmaceutical care and meet patient medicine-related needs under the supervision of a pharmacist.

You will assist with dispensing, stock control, and patient education, while ensuring compliance with SAPC requirements, SOPs, and legal standards. The role demands accuracy, good communication and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification is required.
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Retail/FMCG knowledge and Unisolv/SAP/E-Scripting familiarity are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile medicines according to procedures.
• Assist with manufacturing of non-sterile medicines according to procedures.
• Assist with repackaging of medicines.
• Assist with distribution and control of stock of medicines.
• Assist with ordering medicines up to Schedule 6.
• Assist with reading and preparing prescriptions and labeling.
• Accurately interpret scripts and adhere to SAPC requirements.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient details.
• Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and check medication against dosages and interactions.
• Provide patient instructions for correct use of medicines.
• Keep up with medical aid procedures for claims.
• Ensure medications are checked by a pharmacist.
• Advise patients at dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop.
• Follow up on script tracking and appointments.
• Explain medical aid costs to patients.
• Provide information to promote health.
• Process paperwork for medical aid claims.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aids.
• Authorize chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medications.
• Maintain customer profiles on the system and merge locally if needed.
• Note messages on customer profiles and take action.
• Report low stock and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive stock per SOPs and merchandise per FEFO.
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes and exercise stock, cash and asset control.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Shelly Centre store is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (Fixed-Term) to deliver pharmaceutical care and meet patient medicine-related needs under the supervision of a pharmacist.

You will assist with dispensing, stock control, and patient education, while ensuring compliance with SAPC requirements, SOPs, and legal standards. The role demands accuracy, good communication and a patient-focused approach.