Dispensary Support Learnership at Dis-Chem Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein, Free State
Overview
Kickstart your pharmacy career with Dis-Chem at Northridge Mall in Bloemfontein. This fixed term Dispensary Support role is perfect for Grade 12 learners eager to complete the learner basic pharmacist assistant course and register with the SAPC. You will gain hands on dispensing experience under pharmacist supervision. Permanent employment may be offered once you qualify. Ideal for young job seekers ready to step into the pharmaceutical field.
About the role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity for a Dispensary Support to join the team at their Northridge Mall store in Bloemfontein. This fixed term role is designed for learners who want to complete the learner basic pharmacist assistant course and ultimately register with the South African Pharmacy Council.
As a Dispensary Support, you will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, learning the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical environment while providing quality support in the dispensary. The programme promotes quality on the job learning and gives you a real taste of retail pharmacy.
You will be employed on a fixed term basis until you are registered as a learner basic assistant. Only once you have qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be considered.
Important application note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from Dis-Chem within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science, and an overall average of at least 50%
- Must complete a proficiency test approving you to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant
- English and a second language: read, write and speak
- Time management, deadline driven, ability to deal with pressure, attention to detail
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest
- Computer and numerical skills
- South African citizen
- Clear criminal and credit record (MIE check)
- Advantageous: Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience, drug and family planning knowledge, complementary medicine, Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
Responsibilities
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances under pharmacist supervision
- Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of non sterile medicine according to approved formulas and SOPs
- Help unpack and merchandise stock, and clean dispensary and OTC shelves as approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act professionally within legal requirements in line with the South African Pharmaceutical Council
- Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication, and be aware of common dosages and drug interactions
- Assist in controlling stock, manage shelf cleanliness, packing organisation and expiry dates of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
- Follow up with patients on script tracking reports and follow up appointments as requested by the dispensary manager
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls
- Provide health information to individuals to promote wellness
- Assist with scheme authorisation for chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication
- Report low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in line with the company SOPs
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein, Free State
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a fantastic foot in the door if you are passionate about pharmacy and helping people. Dis-Chem is one of South Africa's biggest pharmacy chains, so getting in at this level can open many doors. Make sure your CV clearly shows your matric subjects and marks, especially Pure Maths and Life Science or Physical Science. If you have any retail or customer service experience, even from part time jobs, highlight it. The proficiency test is nothing to stress about, it just checks you are ready to register as a learner basic assistant. During your interview, show that you are reliable, honest and eager to learn. Dis-Chem values strong customer care, so be ready to explain why you enjoy helping people. Also remember to bring your ID and matric certificate to any interview. Good luck!
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