Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant (Fixed Term)

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Pharmacist Assistant on a fixed-term contract at its Gateway store in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. You will help the pharmacy team care for patients and manage their medicine needs.

What you’ll do

• Help with the sale of scheduled medicines and substances, including Schedule 1 and 2 items.
• Assist with preparing, compounding and repackaging medicines, following approved formulas and standard operating procedures.
• Read prescriptions, capture script details correctly and check patient details on the system.
• Pick, pack, label and check medication, and explain how to use it safely.
• Handle medical aid claims, correct rejected scripts and keep up with changing medical aid rules.
• Advise patients at the dispensary, on self-medication and in the front shop.
• Help manage stock, including receiving deliveries, reporting shortages and taking part in stock takes.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• A Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• South African citizenship.
• Good English, with the ability to read, write and speak it well. A second language is also needed.
• Strong attention to detail and sound numerical skills.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage your time.
• A clean credit record and a clean criminal record.
• Willingness to work retail hours and to stand for long periods.
• Advantageous: knowledge of retail or FMCG operations, experience with Unisolv, SAP or E-Scripting, oncology experience, a third additional language, and knowledge of drug and family planning or complementary medicine.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone who is careful, honest and calm under pressure. You should enjoy helping people and working closely with a pharmacy team. If you already hold the Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and SAPC registration, this role may be a good fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, Basic Pharmacist Assistant certificate and SAPC registration proof ready to upload.
• Show your attention to detail on your CV by describing how you checked medicine or stock accuracy in past roles.
• Highlight any retail, customer service or medical aid experience, and list any advantageous skills you have, such as Unisolv or SAP.

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