PBQ Pharmacist Assistant - Victory Park

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification 
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• 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
• Unisolve Experience

• Pharmacy Council

  • A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the
  • following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
  • the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
  • assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
  • the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
  • 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
  • the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
  • the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health

   

  Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist:

  • Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council
  • Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s 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 the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
  • Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
  • Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist

   

  Customer Service:

  • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop
  • Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments
  • Explain all medical aid cost to patients
  • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
  • Follow through on any promises made to customers

   

  Administration:

  • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
  • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
  • Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and oncology medication
  • Maintain customer profiles on the system
  • Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally
  • Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action

   

  Stock Control:

  • Report on low/out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
  • Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes
  • Exercise stock, cash and asset control

   

  General:

  • Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
  • Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
  • Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
  • Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
  • All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.

   

   

  ROLE COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP.
  • Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem
  • and what level to escalate it to.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from
  • all sections of the community.
  • Addresses customer queries in a timely manner.
  • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
  • results with little oversight.
  • Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Technical skills Computer i.e. Microsoft office, numerical skills, Unisolv, E-Scripting

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.