Dispensary Support - East Rand Gauteng

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Dispensary Support - East Rand position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Pharmaceutical sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Matric or equivalent• Industry Focus: Pharmaceutical• Location Preference: in Gauteng

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Dispensary Support - East Rand position is an important role within the Pharmaceutical sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Pharmaceutical offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Dispensary Support - East Rand position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Matric• Specific achievements in the Pharmaceutical field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Pharmaceutical sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Dispensary Support - East Rand Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Contract Sectors: General Pharmaceutical Reference: 206081

Vacancy Details

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ East Rand store is currently seeking a Dispensary Support to join our team. This role is designed to offer opportunities for learners completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course, which will provide a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical environment and practical on-the-job learning principles. The position is a Fixed Term contract until learners are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as learner basic assistants. Permanent employment will only be offered once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant.

Minimum Requirements…Essential: Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics achieving 50%, and Life Science or Physical Science with an average of at least 50%

Job Specification

Dispensary Support staff must successfully complete a proficiency test to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. The duties of a pharmacist's assistant registered as a learner basic assistant include:

• Selling Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. - Assisting with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to formulas and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the pharmacist. - Helping with the unpacking, merchandising, and cleaning of dispensary and over-the-counter shelves as approved by the pharmacist. - Performing any other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.

Learners will also be responsible for

• Accurately interpreting prescriptions and acting professionally and responsibly within legal requirements set by the South African Pharmaceutical Council. - Ensuring the precise picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medications, and being aware of common dosages and important drug interactions. - Verifying all medications are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist. - Managing stock control, including maintaining cleanliness and organizing shelves and monitoring expiry dates of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances. - Following up with patients regarding script tracking reports and dispensary appointments as requested by the dispensary manager. - Assisting with call center scripts and patient service telephone calls. - Providing health-promoting information to individuals. - Helping with the authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medications. - Reporting low or out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager. - Receiving dispensary stock as per the company's SOP.

Competencies

Essential: - Proficiency in English and a second language, capable of reading, writing, and speaking. - Strong time management, deadline-driven, capable of handling pressure, and attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, including listening, customer service focus, problem-solving, teamwork, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthiness, and honesty. - Competence in computer and numerical skills.

Advantageous: - Experience in Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop, and a good performance record. - Knowledge of drug and family planning, complementary medicine. - Proficiency in 3rdUnisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting.

Special Conditions of Employment: - Successful completion of a proficiency test to register with the Pharmacy Council. - Must be a South African citizen. - Must have a clean criminal and credit history.

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.