Pharmacist Assistant PBQ (Fixed-Term) - Shelly Centre

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 require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (Fixed-Term) for their Shelly Centre store. 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)

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Oncology experience
• 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 aid
• Ensure 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-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office

Competencies: 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
• South African Citizen
• 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.