Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (PBQ) at Dis-Chem Thatchfield
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Thatchfield, Centurion, Gauteng
Overview
Dis-Chem in Thatchfield, Centurion is hiring a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant for a fixed term, part time role. You will support the dispensary team with dispensing, stock control and patient care while growing your pharmacy career with South Africa's leading health and wellness retailer. If you have your Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and want hands on experience in a busy retail pharmacy, this is a great opportunity to learn and develop your skills.
About the role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Thatchfield has an opportunity for a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to join the team on a fixed term, part time basis. The main purpose of this role is to equip learners with an understanding of the major areas of the pharmaceutical environment while promoting quality lifelong learning.
You will work in the dispensary assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines, compounding and preparation of non sterile medicines, repackaging, stock control of medicines up to Schedule 5, and providing health information to patients. You will also learn to interpret scripts accurately, capture patient details, pick and pack medication, check for common dosages and drug interactions, and give patients clear instructions on how to use their medicine. Keeping up to date with medical aid procedures and ensuring all medication is checked by a pharmacist are key parts of the daily work.
You will also help patients at the dispensary, self medication counter and front shop, follow up on script tracking reports, and explain medical aid costs to patients when needed.
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- Life Science and or Physical Science with an average of at least 50%
- Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
- Ability to work under pressure
- Fluent in English and a second language (read, write and speak)
- Deadline driven
- South African citizen
- Clear criminal and credit record (MIE check)
- Driver's license and or own reliable transport
- A third language will be advantageous
Responsibilities
- Sell Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with compounding, manipulation and preparation of non sterile medicines according to formulas and SOPs approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with manufacturing of non sterile medicines according to formulas and SOPs
- Repackage medicine
- Distribute and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
- Provide information to individuals to promote health
- Interpret scripts accurately and act professionally within pharmacy legal requirements
- Capture patient details accurately and verify them on the system
- Pick, pack, label and check medication while being aware of common dosages and drug interactions
- Give patients accurate instructions on the correct use of supplied medicine
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures 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 counter 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
Benefits
Market related salary, medical aid, provident fund, staff account
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Thatchfield, Centurion, Gauteng
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
As a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Thatchfield, you will be part of a busy retail pharmacy team where no two days are the same. When preparing your application, highlight your Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and any practical experience you have from working in a dispensary or during your training. Be ready to talk about how you handle pressure during peak hours and how you make sure patients get the right medicine with clear instructions. Remember to attach your matric certificate showing your Life Science or Physical Science results, your pharmacy assistant certificate, and a copy of your driver's license if you have one. Dis-Chem is a large company that values ongoing learning, so showing that you are eager to grow and keep up with changes in medical aid and pharmacy practice will stand you in good stead. If you are called for an interview, brush up on common drug interactions and the schedules of medicines, as these often come up in pharmacy interviews. Good luck!
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