Pharmacist Intern: Hands-On Retail Pharmacy Training

Topjobseeker.Com; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist Intern at Potchefstroom to gain hands-on experience across dispensing, patient care, and pharmaceutical operations under direct supervision.

The internship covers essential duties such as script interpretation, dispensing processes, stock control, customer service, and adherence to health and safety standards, with emphasis on quality lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Essential: Grade 12 / Matric, BPharm – 4 year, Computer literate – MS Office.
• Advantageous: Holiday work during degree, Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret scripts accurately and ensure professional handling under supervision.
• Assist with dispensing, labeling, and stock control per SOPs.
• Provide patient counselling and information on correct medicine use.
• Ensure prescriptions are checked by a pharmacist and correctly submitted to medical aids.
• Support front-shop and dispensary teams; maintain customer profiles and stock levels.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and Dis-Chem policies.

Skills

English

Second language

Communication skills

Customer service

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Trustworthy and honest

Time management

Pressure handling

MS Office

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

BPharm – 4 year

Tools

MS Office

Unisolve

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist Intern at Potchefstroom to gain hands-on experience across dispensing, patient care, and pharmaceutical operations under direct supervision.

The internship covers essential duties such as script interpretation, dispensing processes, stock control, customer service, and adherence to health and safety standards, with emphasis on quality lifelong learning.