Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Together with our client, we are recruiting for a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their retail pharmacy based in Pretoria Moot. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs and being accountable for meeting those needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours (Monday to Friday 09H00 – 18H00, Saturdays 09H00 – 13H00, and every 2nd Sunday 09H00 – 13H00)

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
• Blister packaging experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible 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
• 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 authorized in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription the selection, manipulation, or compounding of the medicine; the labeling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give 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
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• 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 UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out-of-stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the client`s SOPs,
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies: Essential:

• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate MS Office Advantageous:
• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• 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 a long period
• Valid drivers license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you haven`t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date consider your application as unsuccessful.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV with supporting documents to

REF: Post Basic Assistant