Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified - Baywest-Dis-Chem

Description
Function and duties:

Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
Capture patients' details accurately, and verify patients' details on the system
Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by a, and signed by a, pharmacist
Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances
Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
Assist in re-packaging of medicine
Assist in the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances

Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop
Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
Explain medical aid costs to patients
Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
Maintain customer profiles on the system
Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem's SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
Exercise stock, cash and asset control


ompetencies:

Essential:

English and 2nd language - Read, write and speak
Good communication skills, listening
Customer service/focus
Strong attention to detail
Sound numerical skills
Problem solving
Team player
Trustworthy and honest
Time management
Able to deal with pressure
Computer literate - MS Office


Advantageous:



Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
3rd Additional Language
Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and 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
Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
South African citizen; or valid work permit
Clear credit and criminal records


Remuneration and benefits:

Market related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account

Profile
Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric (with Mathematics - HG, and Life Science and/or Physical Science obtained at least an average of 50%)
Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification (Community Pharmacy)
Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Computer literate - MS Office
Sound numerical skills
Strong command of the English language


Advantageous:

Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
Bilingual
SAP experience
Unisolv experience
E-scripting experience

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