Pharmacist at Dis-Chem Waterfall, Midrand
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is hiring a Pharmacist for their Waterfall store in Midrand, Gauteng. This is a permanent, full time retail pharmacy role where you will dispense medication, advise patients, manage medical aid claims and help keep the dispensary running smoothly. If you are registered with the SAPC and have at least 2 to 3 years of pharmacy experience, this is a solid opportunity to grow your career with one of South Africa's leading health and wellness retailers.
About the role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a qualified Pharmacist to join the team at their Waterfall store in Midrand, Gauteng. In this role you will work in a busy retail pharmacy environment where patient care and accuracy really matter. You will be part of a team that is passionate about health and wellness and helping customers get the right medication and advice.
What you will be doing:
- Dispensing medication accurately and in line with South African Pharmacy Council legal requirements
- Interpreting scripts, capturing details on the system and verifying patient information
- Checking dosages, picking, packing, labelling and checking medication before it goes out
- Giving patients clear instructions on how to use their medicine
- Advising and assisting patients at the dispensary, self medication counter and front shop
- Processing medical aid claims, correcting rejected scripts and explaining costs to patients
- Managing chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication authorisations
- Keeping customer profiles up to date and following up on script tracking reports
- Reporting stock errors and low stock levels, and helping with bi annual stock takes
- Exercising stock, cash and asset control in the dispensary
Important note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard back within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- BPharm or equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical environment
- 2 to 3 years retail pharmacy experience
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Strong knowledge of medicines, dosing regimes, drug interactions and patient counselling
- Excellent communication skills in English and a second language (read, write and speak)
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and show patience with patients
- Numerical and computer skills, including Unisolv, SAP and e scripting
- Must be a South African citizen
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
- MIE clear credit and criminal records
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
Responsibilities
- Dispensing medication accurately under legal requirements and within SAPC guidelines
- Interpreting scripts, capturing details and verifying patient information on the system
- Picking, packing, labelling and checking medication for common dosages and drug interactions
- Providing patients with clear instructions on correct medicine use and side effects
- Advising and assisting patients at the dispensary, self medication counter and front shop
- Processing medical aid claims and correcting errors on rejected scripts
- Handling authorisations for chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintaining and updating customer profiles on the system
- Following up on script tracking reports and appointments
- Explaining medical aid costs to patients
- Reporting low stock, out of stock and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Facilitating bi annual stock takes and controlling stock, cash and assets
Benefits
Market related salary, medical aid, provident fund, staff account
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity if you are a registered Pharmacist looking to work with one of South Africa's biggest pharmacy chains. Dis-Chem is known for investing in their pharmacy staff and there is real room to grow here, from Pharmacist to Dispensary Manager and beyond.
Make sure your CV clearly shows your SAPC registration number and your retail pharmacy experience. Highlight any experience with Unisolv, SAP or e scripting since these are listed as advantages. If you speak a second South African language, definitely mention it. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you handle patient questions, medical aid rejections and busy dispensary shifts. They want someone who is calm, accurate and genuinely cares about patient wellness. Bring your original qualifications and SAPC proof to any interview. Good luck!
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