Better Opportunity at Dis-Chem Pharmacy x2

Job Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant for their Randridge location. You will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care and ensuring that patients’ medicine-related needs are met.

Minimums Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic qualification in Pharmacist Assistance
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Experience with Unisolv
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good numerical skills
• Strong English skills and a second language
• Available to work retail hours

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of Retail/FMCG operations
• Knowledge of a third additional language
• Familiarity with SAP and E-Scripting
• Knowledge of drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Key Responsibilities:

• Help sell Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist in compounding, preparing, or manipulating non-sterile medicines according to approved formulas and procedures
• Support the manufacturing of non-sterile medicines as per guidelines from the responsible pharmacist
• Aid in re-packaging medicines
• Help manage and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
• Assist in ordering medicines up to Schedule 6 as directed by an authorized person under the Medicines Act
• Help read rand prepare prescriptions, select and compound medicines, and label them correctly in suitable containers after pharmacist evaluation
• Interpret scripts accurately and act professionally while following legal guidelines set by the SAPC.
• Record script details correctly and confirm patient information in the system.
• Ensure precise picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medications, while being aware of common dosages and significant drug interactions.
• Provide clear instructions to patients on how to use the supplied medicine correctly.
• Stay updated on changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• Make sure all medications are verified for accuracy and signed off by a pharmacist.
• Assist patients at the dispensary, with self-medication, and in the front shop.
• Follow up with patients on script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and check on appointments.
• Explain medical aid costs to patients.
• Offer information to promote health among individuals.
• Handle all necessary paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct any errors on scripts that have been rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization for chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medications.
• Maintain customer profiles in the system.
• Merge profiles locally and notify UCS for central merging.
• Pay attention to any messages on customer profiles and take appropriate actions.
• Report low or out-of-stock levels and stock discrepancies to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs and merchandise following FEFO guidelines.
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes.
• Manage stock, cash, and asset control effectively.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Proficient in English and a second language – reading, writing, and speaking.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Customer service-oriented.
• High attention to detail.
• Good numerical skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Team player.
• Trustworthy and honest.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Computer skills – MS Office.

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of retail/FMCG operations.
• Ability to speak a third additional language.
• Familiarity with or experience in Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting.
• Knowledge of drug and family planning.

Ready to Apply?

Employment requirements:

• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Must be available to work retail hours
• Must work in a controlled room temperature environment with security, limited space, and health and safety considerations, including risk stock
• Must be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have clear credit and criminal records

Compensation and perks:

• Salary based on market rates
• Medical aid provided
• Provident fund included
• Staff account available

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM US WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be part of the hiring process, in line with Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem encourages the hiring of People with Disabilities.