Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Sea Point
Dis-Chem · Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Dis-Chem is hiring a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Sea Point store in Cape Town. You will work under a Pharmacist's direct supervision in the dispensary, helping patients with medication, handling stock, and providing excellent customer service. If you have your Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification, Grade 12 with strong Maths and Science, and enjoy helping people with their health, this permanent full time role could be a great step in your pharmacy career.
About the role
Dis-Chem Pharmacy needs a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join their Sea Point team in Cape Town. This is a permanent full time role where you will work in the dispensary under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist, helping to keep the pharmacy running smoothly and giving patients the care they deserve.
Your daily work will involve capturing patient details, picking and packing medication accurately, labelling and checking scripts, processing medical aid claims, and advising patients on how to use their medicine correctly. You will also help with stock control, housekeeping, and making sure everything meets the required health and safety standards.
You will be part of a team that truly cares about community wellness. Dis-Chem is one of South Africa's leading pharmacy groups, so you will get exposure to a busy retail pharmacy environment with opportunities to grow your skills.
If you are registered with the Pharmacy Council, physically fit for standing long hours, and have your own reliable transport, this could be the role for you.
Important: 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 with Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science with at least 50% average
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Computer and numerical skills
- Good communication and listening skills
- Customer service focus and problem solving abilities
- Team player with strong time management and attention to detail
- Trustworthy, honest and able to handle pressure
- Physically fit as the role requires standing for long hours
- Driver's license and reliable transport
- South African citizen or valid work permit
- Clear credit and criminal records
- Unisolv and E-Scripting experience is advantageous
- Retail FMCG experience and a second language other than English would be beneficial
Responsibilities
- Sell Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines under pharmacist supervision
- Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of non sterile and sterile medicines according to approved formulas and standard operating procedures
- Re package medicine and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
- Read and prepare prescriptions, select and compound medicines, label and supply them in appropriate containers
- Capture patient details accurately and verify patient information on the system
- Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of medication and check for common dosages and drug interactions
- Provide instructions to patients on the correct use of their medicine
- Process paperwork for medical aid claims and correct rejected scripts
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system and take action on any notes
- Report low stock or out of stock items and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with scheduled stock takes and exercise stock and asset control
- Receive dispensary stock according to standard operating procedures and merchandise according to FIFO
- Maintain housekeeping standards and adhere to health and safety rules
- Sign up loyalty cards and link them to patient profiles
- Assist with health windows and blister packing
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary and self medication counter within scope of practice
- Follow through on special orders and medical aid queries
Benefits
Market related salary
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem
- Location
- Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant role at Dis-Chem Sea Point, make sure your CV clearly shows your Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and your registration with the Pharmacy Council. These are non negotiable, so put them near the top.
Also highlight any experience with Unisolv, E Scripting, or medical aid claims. Even if you have not worked in a retail pharmacy before, mention any customer service or stock control experience you have.
Before you apply, double check that you have your Grade 12 certificate with the required subjects and marks, your ID, and your driver's license ready to attach. Dis-Chem will also do credit and criminal checks, so be honest and upfront if there is anything on your record.
In an interview, they will likely ask how you handle pressure, how you ensure accuracy when dispensing, and how you deal with difficult customers. Think of real examples from your training or past jobs that show you are careful, honest, and good with people.
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