Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant – Dispensing & Patient Care

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for the Sandown store to deliver pharmaceutical care and ensure patient needs are met with accuracy. You will support dispensing, stock control, and patient guidance under supervision of a pharmacist.

The role requires a Grade 12, a Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and SAPC registration. It offers market-related remuneration and benefits with retail hours.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-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 medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with 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
• Assist with 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
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients' 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 patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation 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 message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem's SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Skills

English

2nd language

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Time management

MS Office

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for the Sandown store to deliver pharmaceutical care and ensure patient needs are met with accuracy. You will support dispensing, stock control, and patient guidance under supervision of a pharmacist.

The role requires a Grade 12, a Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and SAPC registration. It offers market-related remuneration and benefits with retail hours.