Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant – Retail Pharmacy

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Midlands store seeks a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join our dispensary team. Your portfolio covers pharmaceutical care and accountability for patient medicine-related needs.

You will assist with dispensing, stock control, patient counselling, and claims processing, while ensuring SAPC compliance and accurate script interpretation in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completed and valid matric certificate.
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and SAPC registration.
• Knowledge of or exposure to retail pharmacy workflows is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sale and dispensing of medicines and scheduled substances.
• Assist with compounding, preparation, labeling and packing under pharmacist supervision.
• Manage stock, ordering, receiving and FEFO merchandising.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient details.
• Provide patient counselling and information on proper use of medicines.
• Explain medical aid costs and assist with claims as required.
• Maintain patient profiles and support front-shop and dispensary.
• Follow SOPs, ensure accuracy of scripts and compliance with SAPC.

Skills

English & 2nd language

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Trustworthy & honest

Time management

Work under pressure

Computer literate – MS Office

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Midlands store seeks a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join our dispensary team. Your portfolio covers pharmaceutical care and accountability for patient medicine-related needs.

You will assist with dispensing, stock control, patient counselling, and claims processing, while ensuring SAPC compliance and accurate script interpretation in a fast-paced retail environment.