Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Eastgate - Fixed Term contract

• 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

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

• 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 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

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

• 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

• Market related salary

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.