Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant: Patient Care & Dispensing

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African pharmacy chain is seeking a Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant. This role involves ensuring pharmaceutical care by addressing patient needs and dispensing medications. Key responsibilities include assisting in compounding and packaging medicines, maintaining stock, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a Grade 12 certificate, relevant pharmacology qualifications, and are registered with the SAPC. Experience with Unisolv and MS Office is essential. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification essential.
• Must be registered with the SAPC.
• Working experience on Unisolv is necessary.
• Computer literate – MS Office is essential.
• Good numerical skills required.
• Strong command of English and a second language.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale and dispensing of medications.
• Compounding and preparation of medicines per pharmacist instructions.
• Maintain accurate records of patient prescriptions.
• Educate patients on medication use and health care.
• Ensure stock control and management according to guidelines.

Skills

English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak

Good communication skills

Customer service/focus

Strong attention to detail

Sound numerical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Trustworthy and honest

Time management

Able to deal with pressure

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Tools

Unisolv

MS Office

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

A leading South African pharmacy chain is seeking a Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant. This role involves ensuring pharmaceutical care by addressing patient needs and dispensing medications. Key responsibilities include assisting in compounding and packaging medicines, maintaining stock, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a Grade 12 certificate, relevant pharmacology qualifications, and are registered with the SAPC. Experience with Unisolv and MS Office is essential. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.