Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Upington; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable pharmacy in Upington seeks a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to provide pharmaceutical care and assist with medication management. Responsibilities include the sale of medicines, dispensing under supervision, and customer service. Ideal candidates must have a Grade 12 in relevant subjects and a Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification. The role offers a market-related salary and benefits.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• At least an average of 50% in relevant subjects.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Clear credit and criminal records.

Responsibilities

• Sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
• Assist with compounding/preparation of medicines.
• Dispense medication under pharmacist supervision.
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary.

Skills

Customer Service

Pharmaceutical Care

Stock Control

Prescriptions Management

Education

Grade 12 Mathematics (HG)

Life Science/Physical Science

Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Job description

Dis-Chem Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for our Upington 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.

Qualifications

Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science with at least an average of 50%.

Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.

Responsibilities

Sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.

Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and Standard Operating Procedures.

Assist with the manufacturing of non-sterile or sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and SOPs.

Distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines or scheduled substances.

Ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6 under the instruction of a person authorised to purchase such substances.

Reading, preparing and supplying prescriptions following the pharmacist's interpretation and evaluation.

Providing instructions regarding correct use of medicines supplied.

Providing information to individuals to promote health.

Dispensing (under direct personal supervision of a pharmacist)

Accurately interpret scripts and act professionally and responsibly within legal requirements.

Capture script details accurately and verify patient details on the system.

Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication, including awareness of common dosages and important drug interactions.

Give accurate instructions to patients regarding correct use of medicine supplied.

Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.

Ensure all prescriptions entered are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.

Customer Service

Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front shop.

Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports and appointments as requested by the dispensary manager.

Explain all medical aid costs to patients.

Provide information to promote health.

Follow through on any promises made to customers.

Administrative Tasks

Process all paperwork necessary for accurate submission of claims to medical aids.

Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.

Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV, AIDS and oncology medication.

Maintain customer profiles on the system.

Merge profiles locally and notify UCS to merge profiles centrally.

Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.

Stock Control

Report on low, out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.

Facilitate bi-annual stock takes and exercise stock, cash and asset control.

Special Conditions of Employment

Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.

South African citizen.

Clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration and Benefits

Market-related salary.

Medical aid.

Provident fund.

Staff account.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Important Notice

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.