Dispensary Support (Fixed Term)

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is hiring Dispensary Support learners for its Mthatha Mall store in the Eastern Cape. You will work in the dispensary while you train to become a registered learner basic pharmacist assistant.

What you’ll do

• Support pharmacists with dispensing, under their direct supervision.
• Help with preparing non-sterile medicines using approved formulas and standard operating procedures.
• Unpack and stock shelves, and keep the dispensary and over-the-counter shelves clean.
• Pick, pack, label and check medication, and watch for common dosages and drug interactions.
• Keep stock in order, check expiry dates, and report low or out-of-stock items and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Help with script tracking, patient follow-up calls and chronic medication scheme authorisations.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric or Senior Certificate) with Pure Mathematics at 50%.
• Life Sciences and/or Physical Science.
• An average of at least 50% in your Grade 12 results.
• A pass in the proficiency test that approves you to apply for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
• Good English reading, writing and speaking, and a second language.
• Basic computer and numerical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and customer service skills.
• South African citizenship.
• Clear criminal and credit records, and a medical (MIE) check.
• Advantageous: retail FMCG or front-shop experience, knowledge of drug and family planning or complementary medicine, and experience with Unisolv, SAP or E-Scripting.

Is this job for you?

This job suits you if you have just finished matric with strong marks in maths and science. You should enjoy working with people, be careful with detail, and want a career in pharmacy. You must be willing to study and qualify on the job.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate or statement of results ready, with your Pure Mathematics and science marks clearly shown.
• On your CV, highlight any customer service, retail or team work experience, even from part-time jobs.
• Show your attention to detail with examples, such as a time you checked work carefully or kept records accurate.

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