Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant

Location:  Heidelberg, Gauteng

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Employment type: Permanent

 

Employment  specification

For its TLC Voortrekker shop, Dis-Chem Pharmacies needs a reliable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant. By assuming ownership of the patient’s medication-related requirements and accepting responsibility for addressing them, you will be providing pharmaceutical care as part of your portfolio.

Minimum Conditions

Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification and Grade 12 or Matric; registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

having worked at Unisolv
Knowledgeable with MS Office
good numerical abilities
both a second language and a strong knowledge of the English language
able and willing to work retail hours

favorable

Knowledge of Third Additional Language and Retail/FMCG operations
expertise with or knowledge of SAP and E-Scripting

Medications, contraceptives, and alternative therapies

Responsibility and Tasks

assist in the selling of Medication  under Schedules 1 and 2
Assist in the production, manipulation, or compounding of a non-sterile medication or other scheduled substance in accordance with a recipe and standard operating procedures that the competent pharmacist has authorized.
assist in the production of a non-sterile medication or scheduled pills in accordance with a recipe and standard operating procedures that the competent pharmacist has authorized.

help in the repackaging of pills
assist in the distribution and management of the stock of medication or other scheduled substances from Schedule 1 through Schedule 5

Assist with the ordering of medications and substances listed in Schedules up to and including Schedule 6 in accordance with a request from a person permitted under the Medicines Act to buy or get such medication or substance.
Help in reading and preparing a prescription; choosing, modifying, or compounding the medication; labeling and supplying the medication in an appropriate container once a pharmacist has interpreted and evaluated the prescription.
In line with the SAPC, accurately read scripts, behave in a professional and responsible manner, and adhere to the law.

Make sure you appropriately record script information and check the system for patient information.

Be sure to choose, pack, label, and check your medications accurately. You should also be aware of standard doses and significant medicine interactions.
Clearly explain to patients how to utilize the medication that has been provided.
Keep up with any changes to the claims and dispensing regulations, as well as medical aid processes.

Ensure that a pharmacist reviews and signs off on the correctness of all prescriptions.
Consult with and help patients at the front desk, the dispensary, and self-medication
Script tracking report follow-up with patients as asked by the dispensary manager, as well as appointment follow-up
Patients should be informed of medical aid charges.

People should be informed in order to enhance their health.
Complete all papers required for the appropriate filing of medical aid claims.
correcting script flaws that led to medical aid rejection

pharmacist Assistant Make sure that all chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications are authorized.
upkeep of client profiles on the platform
Local profile merging should be done, and UCS should be informed to combine profiles centrally.
Observe any messages on the customer profile and respond appropriately.
Inform the dispensary manager of any low or out-of-stock levels and stock mistakes.
Receive products in line with FEFO and dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-SOPs. Chem’s
facilitate the two-yearly stocktakes
Control your stock, money, and assets.

proficiency

Read, write, and talk in English and a second language
good listening and communication abilities
Focus on/customer service

strong focus on the details
good numerical abilities
Solving issues Teamwork
Honest and reliable time management
capable of handling pressure
Knowledgeable with MS Office

preferred

Knowledge of Third Additional Language and Retail/FMCG operations
understanding or practical experience with SAP, E-Scripting, and Unisolv

Medications, contraceptives, and alternative therapies

Additional job requirements

being a member of the South African Pharmacy Council
the ability and willingness to work retail hours
security, constrained space, health and safety, and risky stock

able to stand for a long time and in good physical condition
a current driver’s license
no felony convictions or bad credit

Employment benefits

market-based compensation
medical assistance trust fund

employee account

How to apply

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