Pharmacist Assistant PBQ (Fixed Term) - Die Boord

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Stellenbosch (Die Boord store) is seeking a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to deliver pharmaceutical care and be accountable for patient medicine-related needs. The role involves assisting with Schedule 1–5 medicines, stock control, dispensing support, and patient counseling, while adhering to SAPC rules and Dis-Chem SOPs in a busy retail environment.

You must meet the minimum requirements including Matric, qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv

Qualifications

• Matric and a Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
• Registered with the SAPC.
• Experience with Unisolv.
• Computer literate – MS Office.
• Strong English and another language.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and SOP approved by the pharmacist.
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and SOP approved by the pharmacist.
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine.
• Assist with the distribution and control of stock of medicines up to Schedule 5.
• Assist with ordering medicine and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 as instructed.
• Assist with reading and preparing prescriptions and related labelling and supply, following pharmacist evaluation.
• Accurately interpret scripts and act professionally and legally per SAPC rules.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patients' details on system.
• Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication; understand common dosages and interactions.
• Give patients instructions on correct medicine usage.
• Keep up with medical aid procedures and claims requirements.
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy and signed by a pharmacist.
• Advise and assist patients at dispensary, front-shop, and self-medication areas.
• Follow up on script tracking and appointments as directed by dispensary manager.
• Explain medical aid costs to patients.
• Provide information to promote health.
• Process paperwork for submission of medical aid claims; correct errors on rejected scripts; ensure chronic/HIV/oncology authorisation.
• Maintain customer profiles and merge locally as needed; notify UCS for central merge.
• Note messages on customer profiles and take action.
• Report stock levels and errors to dispensary manager; receive stock per SOPs and merchandise FEFO.
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes; exercise stock, cash and asset control.

Skills

English proficiency

Second language

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Tools

Unisolv

MS Office

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Die Boord store in Stellenbosch. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• 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
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist withthe sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-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 medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist withre-packaging of medicine
• Assist withthe distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist withthe ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with 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
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ 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 patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aidEnsure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem's SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies

Essential

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solvingTeam player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

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

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.