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Pharmacist Assistant
Job summary
A family-owned pharmacy in Paarl seeks a dedicated Pharmacist Assistant who is passionate about patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting prescriptions, assisting with clinic services, and maintaining medication accuracy. Applicants should be qualified and registered with the SAPC, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience in a community pharmacy environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a supportive setting that values quality healthcare.
Qualifications
- 3 years experience in a community pharmacy environment.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations and ethical standards.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and complete prescriptions.
- Assist with clinic services like blood pressure monitoring.
- Maintain accurate fridge and store temperature records.
Skills
Education
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join our clients trusted, family-owned pharmacy in Paarl. If you are passionate about patient care and committed to delivering excellent service, this is an ideal opportunity to grow within a supportive and community-focused environment.
The successful individual will report to the Owner of the Pharmacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpreting and completing prescriptions.
- Assisting with clinic services (blood pressure monitoring, glucose testing, cholesterol testing, and Discovery Vitality assessments).
- Packing and organizing medication.
- Checking expiry dates on all pharmaceutical stock.
- Ordering medication and maintaining strong relationships with medical representatives.
- Operating cash registers and handling sales transactions.
- Receiving and processing orders, preparing and dispatching parcels (via telephone, WhatsApp, and email).
- Maintaining accurate fridge and store temperature records.
- Capturing and receiving stock from suppliers.
- Offer guidance to customers regarding over-the-counter medication and healthcare products.
- Support the general operations of the pharmacy when required.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Pharmacist Assistant registered with the SAPC.
- Valid registration
- 3 years experience working within a community pharmacy environment.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations and ethical standards.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work well under pressure and within a team.
- Customer-focused with a passion for quality healthcare.
Competencies
- Professional and well-presented.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
- Dependable, ethical, and service-driven.
Working hours:
Mondays to Fridays: 9:00 - 18:00 or 8:00 -17:00
Saturdays: 8:00 - 14:00 (2 x per month)
Sundays: 8:30 - 13:00
17:30 -20:30 (2 x per month)
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Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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