Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Musina - Limpopo

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Musina store. This role involves providing essential pharmaceutical care, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of English, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work retail hours. This position offers a market-related salary along with benefits such as medical aid and a provident fund, presenting a great opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Experience with Unisolv and strong numerical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale and compounding of medicines and manage stock control.
• Read and prepare prescriptions accurately, ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Fluent in English

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Computer literacy – MS Office

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Musina store. Your role will involve providing pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Experience with Unisolv
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of English and another language
• Willingness to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations
• Additional language skills (3rd language)
• Experience with SAP and E-Scripting
• Knowledge of drug family planning and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the sale and compounding of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines and scheduled substances.
2. Assist with manufacturing, re-packaging, and distribution of medicines.
3. Manage stock control and ordering of medicines up to Schedule 6.
4. Read, interpret, and prepare prescriptions accurately, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
5. Capture and verify prescription details and patient information.
6. Ensure accurate medication picking, packing, labeling, and checking.
7. Provide patient instructions and promote health awareness.
8. Handle medical aid claims, rejections, and authorizations for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications.
9. Maintain customer profiles and stock levels, report shortages, and assist with stock takes.
10. Exercise stock, cash, and asset control in accordance with SOPs.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Fluent in English and a second language
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Teamwork, trustworthiness, and time management
• Computer literacy – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations
• Additional language skills
• Experience with Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting
• Knowledge of family planning and complementary medicine

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Registration with SAPC
• Willingness to work retail hours
• Physical fitness to stand for long periods
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

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

Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven't been contacted within two weeks post-application, consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity, including the recruitment of People with Disabilities.