Job Summary
•Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Rosebank 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.
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
Qualifications and Experience
-Minimum Requirements:
•Grade 12 / Matric
•Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
•Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
•Working experience on Unisolv
•Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
•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
