Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Long Beach - Cape Town

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**Overview** This role is for a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant at Dis-Chem Pharmacies, specifically for their Sea Point store in Cape Town, as mentioned in the job description, corresponding to the "Long Beach - Cape Town" location in the job title. The successful candidate will perform specified duties in the dispensary under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist, with a primary focus on providing excellent customer service. **What you will do** * Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. * Provide excellent customer service. * Sell Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines. * Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist. * Re-package medicine. * Distribute and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances. * Read and prepare a prescription, select, manipulate or compound the medicine, label and supply the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist. * Provide instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied. * Provide information to individuals in order to promote health. * Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council. * Capture patient details accurately and verify patient’s details. * Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions. * Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied. * Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing. * Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist. * Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines. * Assist the re-packaging of medicine. * Achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL. * Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice. * Follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follow medical aid queries. * Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids. * Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid. * Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication. * Maintain customer profiles on the system. * Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action. * Report on low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist. * Assist with scheduled stock takes. * Exercise stock and asset control. * Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO. * Ensure housekeeping is in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards. * Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. * Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations. * Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy. * Adhere to GPP standards. * Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements. * Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile. * Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly. * Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly. **Requirements (from the original advert)** **Essential:** * Grade 12 with Mathematics HG, Life Science and/or Physical Science, obtaining at least an average of 50%. * Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification. * Computer skills. * Numerical skills. * Good communication and listening skills. * Focus on customer service. * Problem solving skills. * Team player. * Conflict management. * Leading by example. * Accountability. * Professional conduct. * Trustworthy and honest. * Time management. * Adherence to deadlines. * Ability to deal with pressure. * Attention to detail. **Advantageous:** * Unisolv experience. * E-Scripting experience. * Retail FMCG experience. * A second language other than English. **Special conditions of employment:** * Registered with the Pharmacy Council. * Physically Fit – capable of standing for long hours. * Driver’s license/Reliable transport. * South African citizen or possession of a valid work permit. * Clear credit and criminal records. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant who holds a Grade 12 certificate with at least a 50% average in Mathematics HG, Life Science, and/or Physical Science. They must be registered with the Pharmacy Council, possess strong computer and numerical skills, and demonstrate a keen focus on customer service with excellent communication and listening abilities. The applicant should be a trustworthy, honest, and accountable team player, capable of problem-solving, managing conflict, and working efficiently under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines and attention to detail. Furthermore, they should be physically fit, have reliable transport, be a South African citizen or have a valid work permit, and possess clear credit and criminal records. Experience with Unisolv, E-Scripting, Retail FMCG, or a second language is advantageous. **Deadline** 6th November, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/post-basic-qualified-pharmacist-assistant-long-beach-cape-town-dis-chem-pharmacies Source: myjobmag

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