Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Upington is seeking a qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to deliver pharmaceutical care and support patient needs. The role requires a valid driver's license, customer service skills, and the ability to manage stock effectively. Candidates must hold Grade 12 Mathematics and a Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification with a commitment to meeting high standards in patient care.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to meet patient medicine-related needs.
• Assist with the compounding and preparation of medicines.
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Customer service

Stock control

Education

Grade 12 Mathematics, Life or Physical Science

Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Job description

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.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%. Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Pharmacy Council

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
• assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines or scheduled substances.
• the 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.
• 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.
• the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
• the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health.

Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist

• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s 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 the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• Ensure that 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 report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Follow through on any promises made to customers.

Admin

• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization 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 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. 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

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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.