Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Sandton - Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Description

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join our team at Dis-Chem Woodmead store. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care, meeting patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for these needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Compound, manipulate, or prepare non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved procedures
• Manufacture non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved procedures
• Re-package medicine
• Distribute and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Order medicine and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 according to authorized instructions
• Read and prepare prescriptions, select, manipulate, or compound medicine, label and supply in appropriate containers following prescription interpretation and evaluation by pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act within legal requirements in accordance with SAPC
• Capture script details accurately and verify patients' details on system
• Ensure accurate picking/packing/labelling and checking of medication, aware of common dosages and drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications checked for accuracy signed by pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by dispensary manager, follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to promote health
• Process paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS notified to merge centrally
• Note any message on customer profile and take suitable action
• Report low/out of stock levels, stock errors to dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with SOPs, merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash, and asset control

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate - MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of English language and second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Competencies

• English and 2nd language - Read, write, 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

Special Conditions of Employment

• Registered with 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 long period
• Valid driver's license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

This is an equal opportunity employer, actively supporting the recruitment of people with disabilities. Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven't been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.