Pharmacist Intern - Patient Care & Pharmacy Practice

Topjobseeker.Com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited invites applications for a Pharmacist Intern at the Claremont store in Cape Town, Western Cape. The internship aims to teach the core pharmaceutical functions under direct supervision, with focus on quality lifelong learning and patient care.

The internship covers dispensing, stock control, patient counseling, and adherence to Medicines Act procedures. This role requires Grade 12, a BPharm (4 years), and MS Office skills, with advantageous holiday/work-study

Qualifications

• English and second language – Read, write and speak.
• Application of knowledge gained as per university BPharm curriculum.
• Good communication skills, listening skills.
• Customer service focus and conflict management.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Problem-solving and teamwork.
• Trustworthy and honest; able to work under pressure.
• Computer literate – MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing under supervision and ensure accuracy.
• Accurately interpret scripts and verify patient details on the system.
• Provide patient counseling and information on medicines.
• Maintain stock, handle ordering and inventory control.
• Support front-shop and dispensary operations and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety rules and SOPs.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Pressure handling

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

BPharm – 4 year

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited invites applications for a Pharmacist Intern at the Claremont store in Cape Town, Western Cape. The internship aims to teach the core pharmaceutical functions under direct supervision, with focus on quality lifelong learning and patient care.

The internship covers dispensing, stock control, patient counseling, and adherence to Medicines Act procedures. This role requires Grade 12, a BPharm (4 years), and MS Office skills, with advantageous holiday/work-study