Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their Dis-Chem Direct store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.
Minimum Requirements:- Grade 12 / Matric
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- 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
- Unisolv Experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pharmacy Council
- A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the
- following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- 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
- the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist:
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s 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 the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
Customer Service:
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments
- Explain all medical aid cost to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Follow through on any promises made to customers
Administration:
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
- Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action
Stock Control:
- Report on low/out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
General:
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
- Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
- All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.
ROLE COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP.
- Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem
- and what level to escalate it to.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from
- all sections of the community.
- Addresses customer queries in a timely manner.
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
- results with little oversight.
- Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Technical skills Computer i.e. Microsoft office, numerical skills, Unisolv, E-Scripting
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.