Post Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Fleurdal

dis-chem pharmacies require the services of a reputable post basic qualify pharmacist assistant for their fleurdal 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.

• 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

• knowledge of retail/ fmcg operations
• 3rd additional language
• knowledge of or experience in sap and e-scripting
• drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.