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Post Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Ferndale – Randburg Jobs in Randburg, South Africa at Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Position: Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Ferndale – Randburg
Location: Randburg
minimum requirements
- grade 12 / matric
- basic pharmacist assistance qualification
- registered with the south african pharmacy council (sapc)
- working experience on unisolv
- computer 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
duties and 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
remuneration and benefits
- market-related salary
- medical aid
- provident fund
- staff account
only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven’t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date consider your application as unsuccessful.
dis-chem pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-chem’s approved employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to dis-chem’s employment equity & transformation strategy. Dis-chem actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
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Title: Post Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Ferndale – Randburg
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location: Randburg, South Africa
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