Pharmacist - Waterfall Midrand

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Pharmacist - Waterfall position in Midrand. 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 Midrand

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Healthcare professionals including Pharmacist - Waterfall 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 - Waterfall 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 - Waterfall Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Retail Sales Reference: 206554

Vacancy Details

Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is currently seeking a Pharmacist for our Waterfall Store in Gauteng. The role entails 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 Pharmaceuticals 2-3 years of 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 medications under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist. Accurately interpret scripts and act professionally and responsibly, adhering to legal requirements as per the South African Pharmaceutical Council. Capture script details precisely and verify patient’s details on the system. Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling and checking of medication, while being aware of common dosages and important drug interactions. Provide accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of supplied medicines. Stay 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 with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments. Explain all medical aid costs to patients.

Administration: Process all necessary paperwork 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 notify Vexall to merge profiles centrally. Take note of any messages on the customer profile 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.

Competencies

Comprehensive medicine knowledge including common dosing regimes, interactions, and counseling to ensure appropriate and effective treatment outcomes. Understanding of retail as it pertains to pharmacy. Ability to think critically. Excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects. English and 2nd language – read, write, and speak. Finds solutions to potential issues and knows when to escalate problems and to what level. Acts as a role model to others and discusses the need for high standards and quality. Demonstrates drive to ensure that quality is not compromised. Time management. Able to meet deadlines. Demonstrates patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Computer, numerical skills. Unisolv and 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.