Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Phesantekraal (New Store)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Phesantekraal store. This role involves providing exceptional pharmaceutical care, assisting with medication sales, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer service. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact patient care and well-being. This opportunity offers a supportive environment with competitive remuneration and benefits, making it an excellent choice for those looking to grow in the pharmacy sector.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Grade 12 / Matric and Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale and compounding of medicines.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, and labelling of medication.
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service/focus

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team player

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Numerical skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Phesantekraal store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Grade 12 / Matric
2. Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
3. Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Advantageous:

1. Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
2. Working experience on Unisolv
3. Oncology experience
4. 3rd Additional Language
5. Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
6. Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
2. 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
3. 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
4. Assist with re-packaging of medicine
5. Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
6. 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
7. 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
8. Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
9. Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
10. Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
11. Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
12. Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
13. Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
14. Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
15. Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
16. Explain medical aid costs to patients
17. Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
18. Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
19. Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
20. Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication
21. Maintain customer profiles on the system
22. Merge profiles locally and notify UCS to merge profiles centrally
23. Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
24. Report on low/out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
25. Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
26. Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
27. Exercise stock, cash, and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• South African Citizen
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.