Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Verdi - Randburg

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer in Gauteng is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Verdi store. The ideal candidate will assist with pharmaceutical care, manage medication sales, and support patients' needs. The role requires registration with the South African Pharmacy Council and proficiency in a second language. A market-related salary and benefits such as medical aid and a provident fund are offered.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Experience in retail pharmacy is essential.
• Competency in a second language is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sale and compounding of Schedule 1 and 2 medicines.
• Prepare and manufacture non-sterile medicines.
• Advise and assist patients in the dispensary.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification

Registered with SAPC

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Verdi store. Your role will involve providing pharmaceutical care by addressing patients' 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 a second language
• Willingness to work retail hours

Advantages:

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations
• Third additional language
• Experience with SAP and E-Scripting
• Knowledge of or experience in drug, family planning, and complementary medicine

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with sale and compounding of Schedule 1 and 2 medicines
• Prepare and manufacture non-sterile medicines
• Re-package medicines and manage stock control
• Order medicines up to Schedule 6
• Read, interpret, and prepare prescriptions accurately
• Ensure all medications are checked and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients in the dispensary and front-shop
• Follow up on prescriptions and medical aid claims
• Maintain customer profiles and stock levels
• Stock management and stock takes

Competencies:

Essential:

• Proficiency in English and a second language
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and numerical skills
• Problem-solving and teamwork
• Trustworthiness and time management
• Computer literacy

Advantages:

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations
• Additional languages and experience with SAP, Unisolv, E-Scripting

Employment Conditions:

• Registration with SAPC
• Ability to work retail hours
• Physically fit, with a valid driver’s license
• Clear 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 after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity, including the recruitment of people with disabilities.