Pharmacist Assistant Qpb - Somerset West, South Africa - Clicks Group Limited

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Description

Listing reference: 015946
Listing status: Online-
Position summary

Industry:
Pharmaceutical Sector

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Job category:Dispensing/Pharmacy
Location:Somerset West

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Contract:Permanent
Remuneration:Market Related

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EE position:Yes
Introduction

  • To provide customer service and dispensing support to the Pharmacy, in line with scope of practice, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager / Pharmacist in order to ensure efficient pharmacy operations.
    Job description

Job Objectives:


  • To assess, prepare and pack prescriptions in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) principles and customer service standards.
  • To advise customers on the appropriate use of medicine.
  • To correctly file prescriptions according to SOP's.
  • To provide professional service and accurate information to customers, in line with scope of practice.
  • To assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of nonsterile or scheduled substances according to a formula and SOP's.
  • To order medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6, according to an instruction of the responsible pharmacist on duty.
  • To maintain stock levels and check expiry dates according to SOP's.
  • To execute housekeeping and display merchandise according to SOP's / Pharmacy Efficiency Principles.
  • To execute pharmacyrelated administration and reports as per scope of practice.
  • To adhere to ethical, legislative and regulatory requirements of the SAPC.

Knowledge:


  • Pharmaceutical legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Pharmacy efficiency principles or equivalent
  • Good pharmacy practice principles
  • Stock management
  • Basic understanding of medical aid regulations

Skills:


  • Customer and service orientated
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Administration skills
  • Numeracy skills

Competencies:


Essential:

  • Following Instructions and Procedures
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

  • Relating and networking
  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Presenting and Communicating Information
  • Planning and Organising
  • Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:


Essential:

  • 1 year experience as a Pharmacist Administrator / Pharmacist Assistant
  • Competent in dispensing patient prescriptions within scope of practice

Desirable:

  • Experience in a retail pharmacy

Education:


  • Essential: Further Education and Training Certificate Pharmacist Assistance
  • Essential: Registration with SAPC

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