Pharmacist Assistant PBQ at Dis-Chem Shelly Centre
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Shelly Centre, Margate, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Dis-Chem is looking for a registered Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to join their Shelly Centre store in Margate on a fixed term part time basis. You will help provide pharmaceutical care by assisting with medicine sales, dispensing, stock control and patient advice. If you hold a Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification and are registered with SAPC this is a great chance to work with South Africa's leading pharmacy group while you grow your career in retail pharmacy.
About the role
As a Pharmacist Assistant PBQ at Dis-Chem Shelly Centre you will support the pharmacy team in providing safe and effective pharmaceutical care to patients. Your portfolio covers taking responsibility for patients medicine related needs and meeting those needs under the supervision of a responsible pharmacist.
What you will be doing:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines and scheduled substances
- Help with compounding manipulation and preparation of non sterile medicines according to a formula and standard operating procedures
- Assist with re packaging of medicine and distribution control of stock from Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
- Accurately interpret scripts capture script details and verify patient details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking packing and labelling of medication and be aware of common dosages and drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients on the correct use of medicines supplied
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary self medication area and front shop
- Follow up on script tracking reports and appointments as requested by the dispensary manager
- Explain medical aid costs to patients and process paperwork for accurate claims submission
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid and ensure authorisation for chronic HIV AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system and report low stock levels and stock errors
- Receive dispensary stock according to Dis-Chem SOPs and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi annual stock takes and exercise stock cash and asset control
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer and actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- South African Citizen with a valid driver's license
- Clear credit and criminal records
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
- English and a second language with the ability to read write and speak
- Good communication and listening skills
- Strong attention to detail and sound numerical skills
- Problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team
- Trustworthy honest and good time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Advantageous: knowledge of Retail or FMCG operations
- Advantageous: working experience on Unisolv
- Advantageous: knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Advantageous: drug and family planning and complementary medicine
- Advantageous: oncology experience
- Advantageous: a third additional language
Responsibilities
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines and scheduled substances
- Assist with compounding manipulation and preparation of non sterile medicines according to approved formulas and SOPs
- Assist with the manufacturing of non sterile medicines according to approved formulas and SOPs
- Assist with re packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
- Assist with ordering medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6 on instruction from an authorised person
- Assist with reading and preparing prescriptions selecting and compounding medicines and labelling and supplying medicines in appropriate containers after the pharmacist has interpreted and evaluated the prescription
- Accurately interpret scripts and act professionally and responsibly within SAPC legal requirements
- Capture script details accurately and verify patient details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking packing and labelling of medication and be aware of common dosages and 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 and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary self medication area and front shop
- Follow up with patients on script tracking reports and appointments as requested by the dispensary manager
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic HIV AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system and merge profiles locally with UCS notification for central merging
- Take note of messages on customer profiles and take suitable action
- Report low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock according to Dis-Chem SOPs and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi annual stock takes
- Exercise stock cash and asset control
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Shelly Centre, Margate, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Part 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 fixed term role at Dis-Chem Shelly Centre is a solid way to get your foot in the door with South Africa's biggest pharmacy group. Make sure your SAPC registration number is clearly visible on your CV and bring your matric certificate and qualification certificates to any interview. They will likely ask about your experience with scripts medical aid claims and how you handle busy dispensary pressure so think of examples where you kept things accurate and calm. Retail pharmacy hours can include weekends and evenings so be ready to talk about your flexibility. Highlight any Unisolv SAP or oncology experience you have because those are listed as advantages. Good luck with your application.
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