BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Pharmacist Assistant - Post Basic Qualified (PBQ) role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Mokala Mall, Kuruman involves dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise, and ensuring the safe use of prescription drugs under a pharmacist’s supervision. Key responsibilities include managing stock, processing claims, and delivering excellent customer service. Requirements include a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification, registration with the South African Pharmacy Council, and the ability to work retail hours.
Job Title: Pharmacist Assistant - Post Basic Qualified (PBQ) - Mokala Mall, Kuruman
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a skilled Pharmacist Assistant - Post Basic Qualified (PBQ) to join our team at the Mokala Mall, Kuruman store. In this role, you will be responsible for dispensing medications, offering pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 / Matric - Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification - Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) - Willingness and ability to work retail hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Retail/FMCG operations - Proficiency in a third language - Familiarity with SAP and E-Scripting - Experience with Unisolve
Duties and Responsibilities
Pharmacy Council
As a pharmacist assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic), you will perform the following tasks under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- Sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines - Assistance with compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicines - Manufacturing of non-sterile or sterile medicines - Re-packaging of medicines - Distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines - Ordering of medicines up to Schedule 5 - Reading and preparation of prescriptions, selection, manipulation, or compounding of medicines, and labelling and supply of medicines - Providing instructions on the correct use of supplied medicine - Offering health-promoting information to individuals
Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist
- Accurately interpret and act on prescriptions within legal requirements set by the South African Pharmacy Council - Capture and verify script details and patient information on the system - Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication, and be knowledgeable about common dosages and important drug interactions - Provide accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of supplied medicine - Stay updated on medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing - Ensure all prescriptions are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed
Customer Service
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front-shop - Follow up on script tracking reports and follow-up appointments as requested by the dispensary manager - Explain medical aid costs to patients - Provide health-promoting information to individuals - Follow through on any promises made to customers
Administration
- Process paperwork for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes - Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical schemes - Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV, and oncology medication - Maintain customer profiles on the system - Merge profiles locally and notify Vexall to merge profiles centrally - Take note of messages on customer profiles and take suitable action
Stock Control
- Report low/out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager - Facilitate bi-annual stock takes - Exercise stock, cash, and asset control
General
- Maintain store cleanliness and tidiness in accordance with Dis-Chem standards - Adhere to Dis-Chem policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures - Follow health and safety rules and regulations - Ensure fridges and workstations are clear of clutter and personal belongings - Wear Dis-Chem approved uniforms
Role Competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP - Ability to find solutions to potential issues and know when and to whom to escalate problems - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse community members - Address customer queries promptly - Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with minimal oversight - Demonstrate patience and remain calm in stressful situations - Technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, numerical skills, Unisolv, and E-Scripting
Special Conditions of Employment
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council - Willingness and ability to work retail hours - Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock - Physically fit and able to stand for long periods - Valid driver’s license - Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and Benefits
- Market-related salary - Medical aid - Provident fund - Staff account
Closing Date: 29 October 2026
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