Dischem Vacancies for Nurses – Pharmacist Assistant

Job Description:

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Three Rivers store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient’s medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Assist with 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
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system

Job Requirements:

• Good communication skills, listening
• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Team player
• Problem-solving
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Sound numerical skills
• Grade 12 / Matric

Job Details:

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A