Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Thavhani Mall - Thohoyandou

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 according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist

• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist

• Assist with re-packaging of medicine

• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances

• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance

• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist

• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC

• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system

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

• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied

• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing

• 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 as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments

• Explain medical aid costs to patients

• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health

• Process all paperwork necessary for the 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

• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally

• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action

• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager

• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO

• 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 driver’s license

• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

• Medical aid

• Provident fund

• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE 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.