Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for our Upington 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 Essential Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%. Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification Pharmacy Council A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy: the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances. assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist. the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines or scheduled substances. 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. 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. the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health. Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council. Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s 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 the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied. Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing. Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist. Customer Service Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop. Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments. Explain all medical aid cost to patients. Provide information to individuals in order to promote health. Follow through on any promises made to customers. Admin Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids. Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid. Ensure authorization 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 messages on the customer profile and take suitable action. Stock Control Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager. Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes. Exercise stock, cash and asset control. Special conditions of employment Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport South African Citizen 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr