Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Somerset - Western Cape

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited in Somerset store is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in the dispensary. You will provide excellent customer service.

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the post-basic category may perform services including sale of medicines, compounding assistance, stock control, prescription preparation and information to promote health while following legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
• Grade 12 with at least 50% in Maths, Life Science or Physical Science.
• Computer and numerical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sale of medicines under supervision.
• Prepare and label medicines per pharmacist instruction.
• Re-packaging and stock control of medicines.
• Read and interpret prescriptions and provide patient information.
• Advise patients on correct use of medications and health promotion.

Skills

Grade 12

Maths/Life Science/Physical Science 50

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Computer skills

Numerical skills

Education

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Tools

Unisolv

E-Scripting

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacyrequire aPost Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Somerset 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 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 of 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 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