Dispensary Support – Rustenburg NorthDis-Chem Pharmacies LimitedRustenburg, North WestContractClosing Date 29 November 2024
Job Details
Division: JK DivisionMinimum experience: Entry LevelCompany primary industry: PharmaceuticalsJob functional area: Other
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Rustenburg North store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose is to employ learners capable of completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course, equipping them to understand the principles related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing.
Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Permanent employment will be offered only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and/or Physical Science, with an average of at least 50%.
Completion of a proficiency test approving registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
Job Specification:
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic may perform the following services or acts under the direct supervision of a pharmacist:
The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
Assist with compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula approved by the responsible pharmacist.
Assist with unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves.
Other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.
Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional manner within legal requirements.
Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication.
Assist in the control of stock and management of cleanliness and packing organization of shelves.
Follow up with patients regarding scripts and appointments.
Assist with call center scripts and patient service telephone calls.
Provide information to promote health.
Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medication.
Report on low/out of stock levels to the dispensary manager.
Receive dispensary stock in accordance with company SOP.
Competencies:
Essential:
English and a second language – Read, write and speak.
Time management, attention to detail, good communication skills, and customer service focus.
Team player, conflict management, accountability, and professional conduct.
Computer and numerical skills.
Advantageous:
Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience.
Knowledge of drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
Experience with Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council.
South African citizen.
MIE, clear criminal and credit checks.
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, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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