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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Is Hiring: Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Caste Gate – South Africa

Closing Date:19 April 2023

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Castle Gate 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
3rd Additional Language
Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substancesAssist 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 pharmacistAssist 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

Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacistAdvise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shopFollow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments

Explain medical aid costs to patientsProvide information to individuals in order to promote healthProcess all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aidsCorrect errors on scripts rejected by medical aid .Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication

Maintain customer profiles on the systemMerge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrallyTake note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action

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
Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak

Good communication skills, listeningCustomer service/focusStrong attention to detailSound numerical skillsProblem-solvingTeam playerTrustworthy and honestTime managementAble to deal with pressureComputer literate – MS OfficeAdvantageous:

Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
3rd Additional Language
Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
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 license
Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

Market-related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL

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