Permanent
Dispensary Manager - Lakeside Mall- Benoni
Unknown, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Dispensary Manager for their Sasolburg store, Manage and supervise the dispensary, including self-medication and staff. Ensure the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients’ related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs
Requirements:
Essential:
* 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
Advantageous:
* Previous management experience of at least 7 staff
* Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
* Third additional language
* SAP experience
* E-scripting experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensure dispensary and self-medication areas are adequately staffed, and that staff work within their scope of practice
* Ensure Good Pharmacy Practice rules 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
Competencies:
Essential:
* English and second language – Read, write and speak
* Good communication skills, listening
* Basic dosing and important drug interaction
* Customer service/focus
* Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
* Ability to train other staff members
* Conflict management
* 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 long periods
* Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
* South African citizen
* 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, 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.