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

Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Job Description

Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients, taking responsibility for their medicine-related needs and ensuring these needs are met.

Job Description

Key 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.
• 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:

• 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.

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.