Contract
Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Lintons Corner - Pretoria - Fixed Term Contract
Pretoria, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Lintons Corner 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 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
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.