Pharmacist - Centurion Centurion

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Pharmacist - Centurion position in Centurion. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 2 - 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare• Location Preference: in Centurion

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Healthcare professionals including Pharmacist - Centurion are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-At the 2-3 year mark in Medical / Healthcare, you can leverage your foundational knowledge to take on more complex responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Pharmacist - Centurion position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 2 - 3 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor• Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Medical / Healthcare 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: Pharmacist - Centurion**

**Company:** Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

**Salary:** Market-related

**Job Type:** Permanent

**Sectors:** Retail Sales

**Reference:** 207495

**Vacancy Details**

**Employer:** Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited invites applications for the role of Pharmacist at our Centurion Store located in Gauteng. The Pharmacist will be tasked with dispensing medications, offering pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription drugs.

**Minimum Requirements:**

**Essential:** - Grade 12 / Matric - BPharm / equivalent qualification - Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) - Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in pharmaceutical settings - 2-3 years of retail pharmacy experience - Proficient in MS Office

**Advantageous:** - Relevant experience in retail or FMCG - Third additional language - SAP experience - E-scripting experience - Registered tutor - Unisolv experience

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Dispensing Medication:** - Dispense medications under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist - Accurately interpret and process prescriptions in compliance with legal requirements as per the South African Pharmaceutical Council - Capture and verify script details and patient information on the system - Ensure precise picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medications, and be knowledgeable of common dosages and significant drug interactions - Provide patients with accurate instructions on the correct use of their medications - Stay informed about changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing

**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

**Administration:** - Process all paperwork for accurate claims submission to medical aids - Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid - Ensure authorization for chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medications - Maintain and update customer profiles on the system - Merge profiles locally and notify Vexall to merge profiles centrally - Take suitable action on any messages noted on the customer profile

**Stock Control:** - Report low or out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager - Facilitate bi-annual stock takes - Exercise control over stock, cash, and assets

**Competencies:** - Comprehensive knowledge of medicine, including common dosing regimes, interactions, and counseling for effective treatment outcomes - Understanding of retail pharmacy operations - Ability to think critically - Excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects - Ability to communicate with diverse community sections - Proficiency in English and a second language (read, write, and speak) - Ability to find solutions and know when to escalate issues - Acts as a role model for high standards and quality - Demonstrates time management and the ability to meet deadlines - Remains calm under stress and demonstrates patience - Proficient in computer and numerical skills, including Unisolv and SAP, E-Scripting

**Special Conditions of Employment:** - Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council - Willingness 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 and own reliable transport - South African citizen - MIE Clear credit and criminal records

**Remuneration and Benefits:** - Market-related salary - Medical aid - Provident fund - Staff account

**ONLY 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 with Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.