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