Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Victory Park 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.
Minimum 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
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug, family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and 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 the 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 professionally and responsibly, and within the legal requirements of 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 the 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 the script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up on appointments.
- Explain medical aid costs to patients.
- Provide information to individuals to promote health.
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by the medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV, 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 by Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO.
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash, and asset control
Competencies:
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, family planning, and complementary medicine
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