Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Gateway, Umhlanga
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Dis-Chem is looking for a registered Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to join their Gateway store in Umhlanga on a fixed term, part time basis. You will support the pharmacy team with dispensing, stock control and patient care in a busy retail pharmacy environment. If you are SAPC registered and want hands on experience with a leading pharmacy group, this is a great opportunity.
About the role
As a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Gateway, you will be part of the dispensary team responsible for meeting patients medicine related needs. This is a fixed term, part time role based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal.
What the role involves:
- Assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines and scheduled substances
- Compounding, preparing and repackaging non sterile medicines according to approved formulas and procedures
- Assisting with stock control, ordering and distribution of medicines up to Schedule 5 and 6 where authorised
- Interpreting scripts, picking and packing medication, and checking for accuracy
- Capturing script details and patient information on the system
- Advising patients on the correct use of medicines and explaining medical aid costs
- Processing paperwork for medical aid claims and following up on script tracking
- Maintaining customer profiles and reporting stock issues to the dispensary manager
- Receiving stock and merchandising according to FEFO principles
- Helping with bi annual stock takes and exercising 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.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- English and a second language (read, write and speak)
- Good communication and listening skills
- Customer service focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem solving ability
- Team player who is trustworthy and honest
- Good time management and able to work under pressure
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
- South African Citizen with a valid drivers license
- Clear credit and criminal records
- Advantageous: knowledge of retail or FMCG operations, experience with Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting, oncology experience, a third additional language, and knowledge of drug and family planning and complementary medicine
Responsibilities
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of non sterile medicines according to approved formulas and standard operating procedures
- Assist with the manufacturing of non sterile medicines according to approved formulas and procedures
- Assist with the repackaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
- Assist with ordering of medicines and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 under instruction from an authorised person
- Assist with reading and preparing prescriptions, selecting and compounding medicines, and labelling and supplying medicines after a pharmacist has interpreted the prescription
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner within SAPC legal requirements
- Capture script details accurately and verify patient details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages and drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients on the correct use of supplied medicines
- Keep up to date with changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self medication 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 paperwork for 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 and merge profiles when needed
- 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
Benefits
Market related salary
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
To stand out for this role, make sure your CV clearly shows your SAPC registration number and your Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification. Highlight any experience with Unisolv, SAP or E-Scripting if you have it, as these are listed as advantageous. Mention your availability to work retail hours because Dis-Chem stores operate extended hours including weekends. When you apply, double check that your supporting documents like your matric certificate and registration proof are included. A friendly, customer focused attitude goes a long way in pharmacy interviews, so be ready to give examples of how you have helped patients or handled pressure in a busy environment.
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