2025 Retail Vacancies | Apply For Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant in Gauteng
| Job Title: | Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant |
| Company: | Dis-Chem |
| Job Reference: | Pharmacist |
| Category: | Retail |
| Location: | Randburg, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-08-26T17:53 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-25T19:53 |
| Salary: | ZAR 158000 - 198254 per year |
Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Job Description
Introduction
Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Fontainebleau 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
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 and 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
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 / Matric Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) Working experience on Unisolv
- 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 and family planning, and complementary medicine
Job Benefits & Perks
Market-related salary Medical aid Provident fund Staff account
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