PBQ Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem in Verdi, Randburg
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Verdi, Randburg, Gauteng
Overview
Dis-Chem is hiring a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Verdi store in Randburg. This is a permanent full time role where you will dispense medication under a pharmacist's supervision, assist patients with their scripts, manage stock, and handle medical aid claims. If you are registered with the SAPC and want to grow your pharmacy career with South Africa's leading health and wellness retailer, this role is for you.
About the role
As a PBQ Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Verdi, you will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to deliver safe and effective pharmaceutical care. Your day to day will involve interpreting and capturing prescriptions, picking and labelling medication, checking dosages and drug interactions, and giving patients clear instructions on how to use their medicine.
You will also handle medical aid paperwork, process claims, correct rejected scripts, authorise chronic and HIV medication, and maintain accurate customer profiles. Stock control is a big part of this role, so you will report low stock levels, help with biannual stock takes, and keep the dispensary and front shop running smoothly.
Customer service matters here. You will advise patients at the dispensary, self medication counter and front shop, explain medical aid costs, and follow up on script tracking. You will also help promote health and wellness in the community you serve.
Application note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from Dis-Chem within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Knowledge of Retail or FMCG operations is advantageous
- A third additional language is advantageous
- Knowledge of or experience with SAP and E-Scripting is advantageous
- UniSolve experience is advantageous
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office
- Numerical skills
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
- Valid driver's licence
- Clear credit and criminal records
Responsibilities
- Accurately interpret scripts and act professionally within SAPC legal requirements
- Capture script details and verify patient information on the system
- Pick, pack, label and check medication while watching for common dosages and drug interactions
- Give patients accurate instructions on the correct use of their medicine
- Assist with compounding, manipulation and preparation of medicine according to formulas and SOPs
- Handle re packaging, distribution and control of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 stock
- Order medicine and scheduled substances up to Schedule 5 as instructed
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self medication counter and front shop
- Follow up on script tracking reports and patient appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Process paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical schemes
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and oncology medication
- Maintain and merge customer profiles on the system
- Report low stock, out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Facilitate bi annual stock takes and exercise stock, cash and asset control
- Keep the dispensary, fridges and workstations clean and clear of clutter according to Dis-Chem standards
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies, health and safety rules, and uniform standards
Benefits
Market related salary, medical aid, provident fund, staff account
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Verdi, Randburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are a registered Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant, this role at Dis-Chem Verdi is a solid step into a permanent position with one of South Africa's biggest retail pharmacy chains. Make sure your SAPC registration is current and mention it early in your CV. Highlight any experience with UniSolve, E-Scripting or SAP because those systems are used daily here. Retail pharmacy can get busy, so show that you can stay calm, work accurately under pressure, and keep patients informed. When you apply, have your Matric certificate, PBQ qualification and proof of SAPC registration ready to attach. A short cover letter explaining why you want to work in the Verdi community and how you handle medical aid claims will help you stand out. Good luck!
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