Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Mahikeng

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Overview This role is for a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Mahikeng store. The position focuses on providing pharmaceutical care, taking responsibility for patients' medicine-related needs, and ensuring these needs are met. What you will do * 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 Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 / Matric * Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification * Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) * 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 * Willing and able to work retail hours * Able to work in conditions with controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, and risk stock * Physically fit and able to stand for a long period * South African Citizen * Valid driver’s license * Clear credit and criminal records Who should apply The ideal candidate is a South African Citizen with a Grade 12/Matric qualification and a Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification, registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). They must be proficient in English and a second language (read, write, and speak), possess strong communication, listening, customer service, and numerical skills, with a keen attention to detail. This individual should be a trustworthy, honest, and computer-literate team player, capable of problem-solving, managing their time effectively, and handling pressure. They must be physically fit to stand for long periods, willing to work retail hours, and hold a valid driver's license with clear credit and criminal records. Deadline 16 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/post-basic-qualified-pharmacist-assistant-mahikeng-dis-chem-pharmacies Source: myjobmag

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