Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Mooirivier Junction, Potchefstroom North West

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Mooirivier Junction, Potchefstroom position in North West. 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 North West

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Mooirivier Junction, Potchefstroom 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 Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Mooirivier Junction, Potchefstroom 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: Advanced Pharmacist Assistant - Mooirivier Junction, Potchefstroom Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Medical Pharmaceutical Reference: 206698

Vacancy Details

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is in need of a skilled Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Mooirivier Junction store in Potchefstroom. The role will involve providing pharmaceutical care, ensuring patient medicine-related needs are met with accountability.

Minimum Requirements: - Grade 12 / Matric - Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification - Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) - Advantageous: Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations, experience with Unisolv, oncology experience, third additional language, familiarity with SAP and E-Scripting, drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines and scheduled substances - Support the compounding, manipulation, and preparation of non-sterile medicines and scheduled substances following approved formulas and SOPs - Aid in the manufacturing of non-sterile medicines and scheduled substances per approved formulas and SOPs - Help with re-packaging of medicine - Assist in the distribution and stock control of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines and scheduled substances - Support the ordering of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines and scheduled substances - Assist in the reading, preparation, selection, manipulation, compounding, labeling, and supply of medicine following pharmacist instructions - Accurately interpret prescriptions and act within legal requirements per SAPC - Capture and verify script and patient details accurately on the system - Ensure precise picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication, with knowledge of common dosages and drug interactions - Provide accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of supplied medicine - Stay informed about changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing - Ensure all medications are verified and signed by a pharmacist - Advise and assist patients in the dispensary, self-medication, and front shop - Follow up on script tracking reports and patient appointments as requested - Explain medical aid costs to patients - Provide information to promote health - Process 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 medication - Maintain and merge customer profiles locally and centrally notify UCS - Take action on any messages noted on customer profiles - Report low or out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager - Receive dispensary stock according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs and merchandise following FEFO - Facilitate bi-annual stock takes - Exercise control over stock, cash, and assets

Competencies: - Essential: English and second language (read, write, and speak), good communication and listening skills, customer service focus, strong attention to detail, sound numerical skills, problem-solving, team player, trustworthy, honest, time management, computer literacy (MS Office) - Advantageous: Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations, third additional language, experience with Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting, drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

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 - South African citizen - Valid driver’s license - 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.