Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant

Vacancy Details

Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Strubensvalley store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking/packing/labelling and checking of medication
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary 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
• Report on low/out of stock levels, and stock errors
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem SOPs
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Valid drivers license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account