Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Ferndale - Randburg

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain located in Gauteng is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Randburg store. The ideal candidate will assist with medication management, customer service, and stock control. Must have a Grade 12 qualification and be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work retail hours. We offer a market-related salary along with medical aid and pension benefits.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with selling Schedule 1 and 2 medicines.
• Prepare non-sterile medicines as per approved procedures.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, and labelling of medication.

Skills

English language proficiency

Customer service skills

Numerical skills

Computer literacy – MS Office

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

Tools

Unisolv

Job description

Job Title

Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Ferndale – Randburg

Job Location

Gauteng, Randburg

Deadline

December 02

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Randburg store.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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

Competencies

• 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

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
• Valid driver's license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

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

Closing Date25 October

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