Pharmacist Assistant Position

7 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Dis-Chem Pharmacies Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Pharmacist Assistant to join our team at Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Durbanville.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients, ensuring accurate interpretation of prescriptions, and maintaining high-quality standards in medication dispensing and administration.

  • Main Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
  • Compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to formulas and standard operating procedures.
  • Manufacturing of non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to formulas and standard operating procedures.
  • Re-packaging of medicine.
  • Distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
  • Ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to instructions of authorized personnel.
  • Accurate interpretation of scripts and acting professionally within legal requirements.
  • Capture script details accurately and verify patients' details on the system.
  • Maintain awareness of common dosages and drug interactions.
  • Provide clear instructions to patients regarding medicine usage.
  • Ensure accuracy in checking and signing medications by pharmacists.
  • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop.
  • Follow up on appointments and script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager.
  • Explain medical aid costs to patients.
  • Provide health information to promote well-being.
  • Process necessary paperwork for claim submission to medical aids.
  • Correct errors on rejected scripts by medical aids.
  • Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medication.
  • Maintain customer profiles on the system.
  • Report low/out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
  • Receive dispensary stock according to SOPs and merchandise according to FEFO.
  • Facilitate bi-annual stock takes.
  • Exercise stock, cash, and asset control.

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