Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Raslouw - Centurion

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 220 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable pharmacy chain in Gauteng is seeking a Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant to provide pharmaceutical care and assist with medicine sales. The ideal candidate will be registered with the SAPC and possess a Grade 12 qualification, along with strong communication and numerical skills. This role requires retail hours and offers market-related salary and benefits including medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Experience in drug and family planning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
• Help prepare and manage stock of medicines.
• Provide accurate instructions to patients regarding medication.

Skills

Strong command of the English language

Sound numerical skills

Good communication skills

Customer service / focus

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Tools

Unisolv

MS Office

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Raslouw 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

• 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
• Advantageous: 3rd Additional Language
• Advantageous: Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
• Advantageous: Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

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

Additional Responsibilities

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

Reporting and Stock Management

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

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
• Ability to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Advantageous: Knowledge of Retail / FMCG operations
• Advantageous: 3rd Additional Language
• Advantageous: Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E‑Scripting
• Advantageous: 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
• Valid driver's licence
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

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

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.