Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Dispensary Manager for their store in Southgate, Manage and supervise the dispensary, including self-medication and staff. Ensure the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients’ related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs
Requirements:
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric
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BPharm / equivalent qualification
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Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
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Registered tutor
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Unisolv experience
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Experience in supervising staff
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Computer literate – MS Office
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Sound numerical skills
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Strong command of the English language and a second language
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Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
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Previous management experience of at least 7 staff
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Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
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Third additional language
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SAP experience
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E-scripting experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensure dispensary and self-medication areas are adequately staffed, and that staff work within their scope of practice
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Ensure Good Pharmacy Practice rules regulations are adhered to by staff
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Ensure no expired/short-dated stock is held
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Ensure expired stock is regularly disposed of and kept separate to usable stock
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Ensure negative stock is investigated and managed daily
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Prepare for stocktake in advance
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Follow stock ordering process to reach maximum purchasing compliance
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Maintain stock levels
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Ensure Schedule 6 medication is locked away, and that the register is maintained and balanced quarterly
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Ensure SAPC registration and annual registration fees are kept up to date
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Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner, and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
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Capture script details accurately and verify patients’ details on the system
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Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
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Provide accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
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Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
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Explain all medical aid costs to patients
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Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids
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Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication
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Maintain customer profiles on the system
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Merge profiles locally, and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
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Take note of any messages on the customer profile, and take suitable action
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Ensure Dispensary Admin Assistant is trained and in control of the bulk of the dispensary admin
Competencies:
Essential:
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English and second language – Read, write and speak
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Good communication skills, listening
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Basic dosing and important drug interaction
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Customer service/focus
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Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
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Ability to train other staff members
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Conflict management
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Strong attention to detail
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Sound numerical skills
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Problem-solving
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Team player
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Trustworthy and honest
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Time management
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Able to deal with pressure
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Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
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Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
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3rd Additional Language
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Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
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Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
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Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
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Willing and able to work retail hours
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Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
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Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
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Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
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South African citizen
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Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
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Market-related salary
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Medical aid
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Provident fund
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Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE 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.
