Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant: Patient Care & Dispensing

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer in South Africa is seeking a qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant for their Knysna store. The role involves providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care, which includes assisting with medicine sales, handling prescriptions, and ensuring patient information is accurately processed. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate, relevant training, and must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. This position requires strong communication skills and a dedication to customer service.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
• Ensure accurate picking and packing of medication.
• Provide information to patients about medicine use.
• Maintain customer profiles on the system.

Skills

Strong command of the English language

Sound numerical skills

Good communication skills

Customer service focus

Problem-solving

Team player

Trustworthy and honest

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

Tools

Unisolv

MS Office

Job description

A leading pharmacy retailer in South Africa is seeking a qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant for their Knysna store. The role involves providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care, which includes assisting with medicine sales, handling prescriptions, and ensuring patient information is accurately processed. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate, relevant training, and must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. This position requires strong communication skills and a dedication to customer service.