Dis-Chem Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Table Bay store. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. To provide excellent customer service.
Essential:
- Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and/or Physical Science; obtain at least an average of 50%
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
- Computer and numerical skills
Advantageous:
- Unisolv and E-Scripting
Job Description:
- 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:
- Selling Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
- 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.
- The re-packaging of medicine
- The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- 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; and
- The provision of information to individuals to promote health
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act professionally and responsibly and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Capture patient details accurately and verify patients’ details.
- Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling 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 aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
- Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines.
- Assist the re-packaging of medicine.
- To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front shop within the scope of practice.
- Provide information to individuals to promote health.
- To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follow up on medical aid queries.
- 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.
- Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
- Report on low or out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with scheduled stock takes
- Exercise stock and asset control
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards.
- Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy.
- Adhere to GPP standards.
- Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements.
- Sign up Loyalty Cards and link them with the patient profile.
- Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly.
- Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Good communication and listening skills
- Focus on customer service.
- Problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
- Attention to detail
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG experience
- 2nd Language other than English
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the Pharmacy Council
- Physically fit – standing for long hours.
- Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
- South African citizen or valid work permit
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
