Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Randburg 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.

Responsibilities

•  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

Requirements

•  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

Skills & Competencies

•  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