Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Mall of Africa
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Mall of Africa, Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
Dis-Chem is hiring a qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant for their Mall of Africa store in Midrand. You will help patients with their medicine needs, assist with dispensing, manage stock and support the pharmacy team. This is a permanent full time retail pharmacy role for someone registered with the SAPC who enjoys helping people and working in a busy health and wellness environment.
About the role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join their Mall of Africa store in Midrand. In this role you will provide pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting those needs.
You will work closely with the responsible pharmacist and the dispensary team to make sure patients get the right medicine with the right information and care. This is a hands on retail pharmacy position where accuracy, customer service and teamwork matter every day.
Important: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from Dis-Chem within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer and supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist Assistant
- English and a second language to read, write and speak
- Good communication and listening skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Strong attention to detail and sound numerical skills
- Problem solving ability and able to work under pressure
- Trustworthy and honest with good time management
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines and scheduled substances
- Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of non sterile medicines according to approved formulas and SOPs
- Assist with manufacturing and re packaging of medicines
- Assist with distribution and control of stock for Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
- Assist with ordering medicine and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 as instructed by an authorised person
- Read and prepare prescriptions and assist with selection, manipulation or compounding of medicines
- Label and supply medicines in appropriate containers after a pharmacist has interpreted the prescription
- Capture script details accurately and verify patient details on the system
- Pick, pack, label and check medication while being aware of common dosages and drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients on how to use their medicine
- Keep up to date with medical aid procedures and claims requirements
- Ensure all medications are checked and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self medication and front shop
- Follow up on script tracking reports and patient appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide health information to patients to promote wellness
- 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 and merge customer profiles on the system
- 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, Medical aid, Provident fund, Staff account
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Mall of Africa, Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there. If you are a registered Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant, this Dis-Chem role at Mall of Africa is a solid opportunity to grow your career in retail pharmacy. Make sure your SAPC registration is up to date and clearly visible on your CV. When you apply, highlight any experience with Unisolv, SAP or E-Scripting, and mention if you speak a third language. Dis-Chem looks for people who are accurate, friendly and able to work under pressure. In an interview, be ready to talk about how you handle patient questions, medical aid claims and stock control. Also remember that retail pharmacy means shifts and some weekends, so be honest about your availability. You have the skills, so go for it. Good luck with your application.
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