Dispensary Manager - Hillfox

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Dispensary Manager at Dis-Chem Pharmacies' new store in Hillfox. The position requires managing and supervising the dispensary, including self-medication areas and staff. The core responsibility is to ensure the provision of pharmaceutical care by addressing patients' related needs and being accountable for meeting them. **What you will do** * Ensure dispensary and self-medication areas are adequately staffed, and that staff work within their scope of practice. * Ensure Good Pharmacy Practice rules and regulations are adhered to by staff. * Ensure no expired/short-dated stock is held. * Ensure expired stock is regularly disposed of and kept separate to usable stock. * Ensure negative stock is investigated and managed daily. * Prepare for stocktake in advance. * Follow stock ordering process to reach maximum purchasing compliance. * Maintain stock levels. * Ensure Schedule 6 medication is locked away, and that the register is maintained and balanced quarterly. * Ensure SAPC registration and annual registration fees are kept up to date. * 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/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions. * Provide 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. * Explain all medical aid costs to patients. * Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids. * 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 messages on the customer profile, and take suitable action. * Ensure Dispensary Admin Assistant is trained and in control of the bulk of the dispensary admin. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric * BPharm / equivalent qualification * Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) * Registered tutor * Unisolv experience * Experience in supervising staff * Computer literate – MS Office * Sound numerical skills * Strong command of the English language and a second language * Willing and able to work retail hours * Physically fit and able to stand for long periods * Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport * South African citizen * Clear credit and criminal records **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a proficient and customer-focused individual with strong leadership and supervisory experience, capable of leading by example and training other staff. They should be able to communicate effectively in English and a second language (read, write, and speak), with an advantage for a third additional language. Essential traits include good communication and listening skills, strong attention to detail, sound numerical abilities, and problem-solving skills. The candidate must be trustworthy, honest, good at time management, and able to deal with pressure, functioning as a team player. Familiarity with basic dosing and important drug interactions is required, along with computer literacy in MS Office. Previous management experience of at least 7 staff and relevant retail/FMCG experience are advantageous. Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting is also considered beneficial, as is experience in drug and family planning, and complementary medicine. **Deadline** 08 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/dispensary-manager-hillfox-dis-chem-pharmacies Source: myjobmag

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