Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Optenhorst - Paarl North - Western Cape

Description Dis-Chem Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Optenhorst store. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. To provide excellent customer service. Essential: • Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50% • Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification • Computer, numerical skills Advantageous: • Unisolv, and E-Scripting Job Description: • 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. • 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 • The re-packaging of medicine • The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances • 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; and • the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health • Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council • Capture patient details accurately and verify patient’s details • Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling 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 aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing • Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist • Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines • Assist the re-packaging of medicine • To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health • To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follows medical aid queries • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid • Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication • Maintain customer profiles on the system • Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action • Report on low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist • Assist with scheduled stock takes • Exercise stock and asset control • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO • Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards • Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations • Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy • Adhere to GPP standards • Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements • Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile • Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly • Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly Competencies: Essential: • Good communication and listening skills • Focus on customer service • Problem solving skills • Team player • Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct • Trustworthy and honest • Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure • Attention to detail Advantageous: • Retail FMCG experience • 2nd Language other than English Special conditions of employment: • Registered with Pharmacy Council • Physically Fit – standing for long hours • Driver’s license/ Reliable transport • South African citizen or valid work permit • Clear credit and criminal records Remuneration and benefits: • Market-related salary ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Package & RemunerationMarket RelatedAbout Us We are the Pharmacists who care! We are South Africa’s leading go-to pharmacy group for everything related to health, wellness, and vitality. Our slogan, Better health starts here , is not just a promise, it is our purpose to provide better service, better variety, and better everyday low prices, for both our employees and customers. At the heart of our success is our Pharmacy-first approach as great retail starts with great care. Every one of our stores includes a fully equipped Dispensary, ensuring that our customers receive expert advice, trusted medication and compassionate service whenever they step through our doors. Why a pharmacy career at Dis-Chem? Dis-Chem has established itself as one of South Africa’s premier health-and-wellness organisations, trusted by thousands of customers every day. Here in our Pharmacy division, you go beyond dispensing prescriptions and managing stock. You join a team that delivers wellness, supports communities, and sets the benchmark for pharmaceutical customer-care. Behind every prescription, consultation and health solution is a passionate team of professionals who truly care. Our pharmacists not just dispense medication, they build relationships, educate communities and empower people to live healthier lives. What Sets Us Apart • A strong national footprint and brand, offering you exposure across multiple stores, clinic formats and operational styles. • A culture that emphasizes care and superior patient-service. • Opportunities for career progression: from pharmacist-assistant and pharmacist roles, to Dispensary Manager and even into operational management or pharmacy-strategy functions. • Access to ongoing professional development, peer networks and exposure to the full wellness ecosystem within Dis-Chem—beauty, nutrition, clinical services. What You’ll Gain • A meaningful role where your work directly impacts individual patient outcomes and community wellness. • A platform for professional growth in a company that values and invests in its pharmacy talent. • Integration into a multi-disciplinary environment: allied health, wellness retail, clinic services. • The benefits of working for a major health-focused employer: career stability, brand recognition, and a strong wellness-oriented culture. • For the ambitious-minded: a track-to leadership—clinical lead, store pharmacy manager, regional pharmacy operations. Take the Next Step If you’re ready to elevate your pharmacy career, make a real difference in people’s lives, and work within a leading health-and-wellness organisation—then Dis-Chem’s Pharmacy team is where you belong. Set your future in motion. Discover the latest pharmacy opportunities below.