Dispensary Support - Verdi - Randburg

Job Specification:

⦁ Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.

⦁ A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

⦁ The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.

⦁ Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.

⦁ Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.

⦁ Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.

⦁ Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.

⦁ Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.

⦁ Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.

⦁ Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.

⦁ Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.

⦁ Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.

⦁ Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.

⦁ Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.

⦁ Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.

⦁ Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

⦁ English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.

⦁ Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.

⦁ Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.

⦁ Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

⦁ Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.

⦁ Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.

⦁ 3rd

⦁ Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

-Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council

South African citizen

MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

-Market related salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.