Pharmaceutical Assistant

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmaceutical Assistant to join our team at Dis-Chem Pharmacies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Compound, manipulate, or prepare non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved procedures
• Manufacture non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved procedures
• Re-package medicines
• Distribute and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Order medicines and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 according to authorized instructions
• Read and prepare prescriptions, select, manipulate, or compound medicines, label and supply medicines in appropriate containers
• Accurately interpret scripts and act professionally and responsibly within legal requirements
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication, and be aware of common dosages and 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 reports as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and notify UCS 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 SOPs and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash, and asset control

Requirements:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• 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

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 drivers license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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