Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Greenstone

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

Job summary

The Local Choice Pharmacy is seeking a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at our Greenstone store. You will perform duties under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary to provide excellent customer service.

Essential: Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification, Grade 12 with Math/Life Science or Physical Science, and computer/numerical skills. Advantageous: Unisolv and E-Scripting. Competitive, market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist assistant (post-basic) under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Perform dispensing-related tasks under supervision to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with stock management, labeling and packaging.
• Provide patient information and promote health.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sale of Schedule 1 and 2 medicines under supervision.
• Read and prepare prescriptions with pharmacist oversight.
• Ensure correct picking, packing and labeling of medications.
• Maintain patient profiles and assist with medical aid queries.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and company SOPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Problem solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Grade 12 with Mathematics/Life Science or Physical Science

Tools

Unisolv

E-Scripting

Job description

The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Greenstone 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 responsible pharmacist
  • The re-packaging of medicine
  • The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
  • 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
  • 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 drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use medicines supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
• 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 follow 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