Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Hobart Grove 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 substances.
- Assist 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 pharmacist.
- Assist 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 the 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 pharmacist.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments.
- Explain medical aid costs to patients.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Maintain customer profiles on the system.
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
- Take 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, listening.
- Customer service/focus.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Sound numerical skills.
- Problem-solving.
- Team player.
- Trustworthy and honest.
- Time management.
- Able to deal with pressure.
- Computer literate – MS Office.
Advantageous:
- 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.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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