Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant: Patient Care & Dispensing

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; 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 our Beacon Bay store to provide pharmaceutical care and ensure patient needs are met. You will be accountable for dispensing under supervision and maintaining compliance with SAPC guidelines.

The role covers stock control, order processing, and front-dispensing support, with a focus on accuracy, patient safety, and service excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with sale of Schedule 1–5 medicines under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile medicines per SOPs.
• Read and prepare prescriptions, ensure accurate interpretation and evaluation.
• Accurately pick/pack/label and verify medications with a pharmacist.
• Capture script details and verify patient information in the system.
• Process paperwork for medical aid claims and advise patients on procedures.
• Stock control, FEFO merchandising and bi-annual stock takes.

Skills

English and 2nd language

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Trustworthy

Time management

Pressure handling

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for our Beacon Bay store to provide pharmaceutical care and ensure patient needs are met. You will be accountable for dispensing under supervision and maintaining compliance with SAPC guidelines.

The role covers stock control, order processing, and front-dispensing support, with a focus on accuracy, patient safety, and service excellence.