Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Loch Logan store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients' medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:Essential: Grade 12 / MatricBPharm / equivalent qualificationRegistered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)Min 2-3 years experience in Pharmaceutical2-3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern)Computer literate – MS OfficeAdvantageous: Relevant retail/ FMCG experienceThird additional languageSAP experienceE-scripting experienceRegistered tutorUnisolv experienceDuties and Responsibilities: Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients' medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:Evaluation of a patient's medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapyDispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicineSigning off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.fFurnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicineDetermining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient's medicine-related needs are being metThe provision of pharmacist-initiated therapyThe compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereofThe manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereofThe purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereofThe application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy ActThe acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;The re-packaging of medicines;The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; andThe promotion of public health.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 script details accurately and verify patient's details on the system.Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.Provide 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.Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.Explain all medical aid costs to patients.Follow through on promises made to customers.Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.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.Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.Exercise stock, cash and asset control.Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy.Competencies: Essential: Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speakGood communication skills, listeningBasic dosing and important drug interactionCustomer service/focusSupervisor experience, and able to lead by exampleAbility to train other staff membersConflict managementStrong attention to detailSound numerical skillsProblem-solvingTeam playerTrustworthy and honestTime managementAble to deal with pressureComputer literate – MS OfficeSpecial conditions of employment: Registered with the South African Pharmacy CouncilWilling and able to work retail hoursControlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stockPhysically fit and able to stand for long periodsValid driver's license and own reliable transportSouth African citizenMIE Clear credit and criminal recordsRemuneration and benefits: Market-related salaryMonthly and annual performance payMedical aidProvident fundStaff accountONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE 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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