Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Northgate. 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 + 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 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.