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