Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant

2 days ago

Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa Dis-Chem Pharmacies Full time

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Preller 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.

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