Pharmacist - New Market Mall Gauteng

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Pharmacist at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited in New Market Mall is responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe use of prescription drugs. Key requirements include a BPharm qualification, registration with the South African Pharmacy Council, and at least 2-3 years of pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy experience. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of medical aids and claims processing are also essential.

Job Title: Pharmacist - New Market Mall Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Medical Retail Reference: 208403

Vacancy Details Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is currently seeking a Pharmacist for our New Market Mall store. The successful candidate will play a key role in dispensing medications, offering pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

Minimum Requirements: Essential: Grade 12 / Matric, BPharm / equivalent qualification, Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical, 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience, Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous: Relevant retail/ FMCG experience, Third additional language, SAP experience, E-scripting experience, Registered tutor, Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Dispensing of Medication: Dispensing of medications under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist. Accurately interpret prescriptions and act professionally and responsibly within legal requirements as per the South African Pharmaceutical Council. Capture script details accurately and verify patient details on the system. Ensure precise picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication, being aware of common dosages and important drug interactions. Provide patients with accurate instructions on the correct use of supplied medication. Keep updated on 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 appointments as requested by the dispensary manager. Explain all medical aid costs to patients.

Administration: Process all necessary paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids. Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid. Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medications. Maintain customer profiles on the system. Merge profiles locally and notify Vexall for central merging. Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.

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 to ensure appropriate treatment outcomes. Understanding of retail as it pertains to pharmacy. Critical thinking and excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects. Ability to communicate with people from all sections of the community in English and a second language (read, write, and speak). Finds solutions to potential issues and knows when and to what level to escalate problems. Acts as a role model, promoting high standards and quality. Demonstrates time management, patience, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Proficient in computer, numerical skills, Unisolv, SAP, E-Scripting.

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