Pharmacist Assistant

7 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Dis-Chem Pharmacies Full time

Job Title: Pharmacist Assistant - Dispensing Expert

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pharmacist Assistant to join our team at Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Tinley Manor (Ballito), KwaZulu-Natal. As a key member of our dispensing team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and efficient dispensing of medicines to our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
  • Compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to formula and standard operating procedures approved by responsible pharmacist
  • Manufacturing of non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to formula and standard operating procedures approved by responsible pharmacist
  • 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 instruction of person authorised in terms of Medicines Act
  • Reading and preparation of prescription; selection, manipulation or compounding of medicine; labelling and supply of medicine in appropriate container following interpretation and evaluation of prescription by pharmacist
  • Accurate interpretation of scripts and acting in professional and responsible manner and within legal requirements in accordance with SAPC
  • Capture script details accurately, and verify patients' details on 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 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 pharmacist
  • Advise and assist patients at dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
  • Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by 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 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 system
  • Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
  • Take note of any message on customer profile, and take suitable action
  • Report on low/out of stock levels, and stock errors to 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

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