Senior Pharmacist at Community Pharmacy in Newcastle
The Recruitment Guy · Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A permanent Senior Pharmacist role in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal, leading daily pharmacy operations in a community retail setting. You will manage dispensing, stock, SAPC compliance and mentor staff. Great for a registered pharmacist with 3 to 5 years of senior experience who enjoys patient care and team leadership. Market related salary, negotiable.
About the role
This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced Senior Pharmacist to take charge of a community pharmacy in the Amajuba District, Newcastle. You will be responsible for the daily management of the pharmacy, making sure all SAPC requirements are met while delivering high quality pharmaceutical care and customer service.
What you will be doing:
- Dispensing prescriptions accurately and counselling patients with empathy
- Managing stock, scheduled medicines, expiry dates and cold chain compliance
- Using the Unisolv system for dispensing, claims and inventory
- Applying ICD-10 codes correctly for medical aid billing
- Supporting the Responsible Pharmacist and supervising support staff
- Maintaining QCPs, internal quality records and audit readiness
To apply, send your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com with the reference TRG 2506 in the subject line.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent) is mandatory
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and in good standing
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience at Senior Pharmacist level
- Minimum 3 years experience in a retail pharmacy environment (not hospital)
- Good knowledge of dispensing systems such as Unisolv or similar
- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding and claims processes
- Valid driver licence and own transport advantageous
- Local residency or willingness to relocate to Newcastle required
- Reliable, disciplined and professional with strong communication skills
- Calm under pressure with excellent problem solving ability
Responsibilities
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately according to SAPC guidelines
- Provide patient counselling, guidance and follow up care
- Manage ordering, receiving and control of scheduled medicines and pharmaceutical stock
- Conduct regular stock takes and ensure accurate inventory control
- Monitor expiry dates, temperature and cold chain compliance
- Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and relevant legislation
- Maintain complete and updated data sources, QCPs and internal quality records
- Meet all SAPC, SAHPRA and Department of Health requirements and audits
- Stay up to date with CPD requirements and professional development
- Use the Unisolv system for dispensing, claims and stock management
- Apply ICD-10 codes correctly for medical aid and patient billing
- Supervise support staff according to SAPC guidelines and promote teamwork
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Email
- therecruitmentguy@outlook.com
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
Before you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your SAPC registration number and your retail pharmacy experience, because this role specifically asks for 3 to 5 years at senior level in a retail setting, not hospital. Highlight any Unisolv or similar dispensing system experience and your knowledge of ICD-10 coding. If you have supervised staff or handled stock audits, mention that too. In your covering email, keep it short and professional: state the reference TRG 2506 and confirm you are based in or willing to relocate to Newcastle. Pharmacist interviews often include scenario questions about dispensing errors, patient counselling and stock control, so be ready to give practical examples from your past work. Good luck!
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