Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Bayside - Western Cape - Fixed Term Contract

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 150 000 - 230 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Local Choice Pharmacy Bayside is seeking a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to perform dispensing duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in the dispensary, delivering excellent customer service and ensuring compliance with SOPs and South African Pharmaceutical Council requirements.

Responsibilities include prescription processing, stock management, accurate labeling, patient instruction, and assisting with medical aid claims while maintaining accurate patient profiles and

Qualificações

• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and/or Physical Science with at least 50% average
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
• Computer, numerical skills

Responsabilidades

• Sell Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines under direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of medicines per approved SOPs
• Re-packaging of medicine and stock control for schedules 1–5
• Read, prepare and dispense prescriptions under pharmacist evaluation and provide patient instructions
• Provide information to promote health and assist with medical aid claims and annual CPD requirements
• Adhere to health and safety rules, SOPs and company policies

Conhecimentos

Good communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Team player

Conflict management

Trustworthy

Time management

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Local Choice Pharmacyrequire aPost Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Bayside store. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. To provide excellent customer service.
Essential:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
• Computer, numerical skills

Advantageous

• Unisolv, and E-Scripting

Job Description

• A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
  • The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
  • Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsiblepharmacist
  • The re-packaging of medicine
  • The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduledsubstances
  • 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 apharmacist
  • The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
  • the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council
• Capture patient details accurately and verify patient’s details
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important druginteractions
• Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicinesupplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims anddispensing
• Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by apharmacist
• Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines
• Assist the re-packaging of medicine
• To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follows medical aid queries
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action
• Report on low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with scheduled stock takes
• Exercise stock and asset control
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO
• Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy
• Adhere to GPP standards
• Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements
• Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile
• Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly
• Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly

Competencies

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills
• Focus on customer service
• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
• Attention to detail

Advantageous

• Retail FMCG experience
• 2nd Language other than English

Special conditions of employment

• Registered with Pharmacy Council
• Physically Fit – standing for long hours
• Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary

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