Pharmacist
To dispense medications, provide pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensure the safe and effective use of prescription medications in a retail pharmacy environment.
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- BPharm or equivalent qualification.
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Pharmaceutical.
- 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience.
- Computer literate â MS Office.
- Relevant retail/FMCG experience (advantageous).
- Third additional language (advantageous).
- SAP experience (advantageous).
- E-scripting experience (advantageous).
- Unisolv experience (advantageous).
- Accurately interpret scripts and act professionally within legal requirements in accordance with SAPC.
- Capture script details accurately and verify patient details on the system.
- Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication.
- Provide 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.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front-shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports and follow-up appointments.
- Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
- Process all paperwork necessary for 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.
- Detail-Oriented â Ensures accuracy in dispensing, labelling, and documentation.
- Trustworthy & Honest â Handles medication, stock, and cash with integrity.
- Communicative â Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-Focused â Provides excellent service to patients.
- Critical Thinker â Finds solutions to potential issues and knows when to escalate.
- Role Model â Demonstrates high standards and quality.
- Resilient â Remains calm in stressful situations.
- Organised â Manages time effectively and meets deadlines.
- Numerate â Strong numerical skills for dispensing and claims.
- Physically Fit â Able to stand for long periods.
- Professional â Adheres to ethical and professional standards.
- Pharmaceutical Dispensing (SAPC Compliance)
- Medicine Knowledge (Dosages, Interactions, Counselling)
- Prescription Interpretation & Verification
- Medical Aid Claims Processing
- Customer Service & Patient Counselling
- Stock Control & Asset Management
- Chronic, HIV/AIDS & Oncology Medication Authorization
- Unisolv & SAP System Proficiency
- E-Scripting
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Retail Pharmacy Operations
Special Conditions of Employment:
Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
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 long periods.
Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
South African citizen.
MIE clear credit and criminal records.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Market-related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account
Equity Statement:
Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer. Their approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
Note:
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven't been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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