Pharmacist - Thabong - New Store

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a reputable Pharmacist for their Thabong store. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care, ensuring pharmacy compliance, and managing patient-related medication needs. Suitable candidates should be registered with SAPC and possess relevant experience in retail pharmacy.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Min 2-3 years experience in Pharmaceutical.
• Retail pharmacy experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care by responsibly meeting patients’ medicine-related needs.
• Check and sign off prescriptions prepared by assistants.
• Monitor patient compliance and follow up on their medicine-related needs.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Counselling

Medicine procurement

Compliance

Leadership

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Registration with SAPC

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Thabong store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Min 2-3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
• 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern)

Advantageous:

• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmaceutical care by responsibly meeting patients’ medicine-related needs, including dispensing, counselling, and ensuring therapy effectiveness.
• Evaluate patient’s medicine-related needs, determine indication, safety, and effectiveness of therapy.
• Dispense medicines or scheduled substances based on prescriptions from authorized prescribers.
• Check and sign off prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns, ensuring correctness as per GPP standards.
• Provide information and advice regarding medicine use.
• Monitor patient compliance and follow up to meet their medicine-related needs.
• Initiate pharmacist-led therapy and supervise compounding, manufacturing, and handling of medicines.
• Manage medicine procurement, storage, and distribution in compliance with legislation.
• Handle registration applications for medicines according to the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act.
• Interpret prescriptions accurately, act responsibly within legal requirements, and ensure correct data entry and labeling.
• Advise patients on medication usage, medical aid procedures, and cost explanations.
• Follow up on script tracking, correct rejected scripts, and ensure authorization of chronic and special medications.
• Maintain and update customer profiles, manage stock levels, and assist with administrative functions.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, company policies, and professional appearance standards.
• Lead and train staff, manage conflicts, and work effectively under pressure.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Registered with SAPC
• Willing to work retail hours
• Physically fit, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary, performance bonuses
• 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, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer, supporting employment equity and actively recruiting People with Disabilities.