Pharmacist Assistant PBQ - Pinelands (New Store)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to support the dispensary team in Cape Town. You will assist in the sale and preparation of medicines under the supervision of a pharmacist, process prescriptions, and help with stock management and patient education.

Essential qualifications include Grade 12, Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification, SAPC registration, and computer proficiency. The role requires strong numeracy and English plus a second language, with retail hours.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and SAPC registration are essential.
• Experience with Unisolv and MS Office, good numeracy and language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sale of Schedule 1–5 medicines under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with compounding/preparation of non-sterile medicines per SOPs.
• Assist with dispensing, labeling, and patient instructions.
• Assist with stock control, ordering up to Schedule 6 as instructed.
• Accurately interpret prescriptions and verify patient details in the system.
• Maintain patient profiles and process medical aid claims and paperwork.
• Support dispensary manager with stock takes and reporting.

Skills

English + second language

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Trustworthy and honest

Time management

Handle pressure

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

MS Office

Job description

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 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
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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.