Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Cradlestone store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum 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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Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
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2-3 years retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern)
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Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
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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
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Registered tutor
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Unisolv experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
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Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
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Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
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Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
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Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
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Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
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The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
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The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
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The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
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The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
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The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
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The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
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The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
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The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
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The re-packaging of medicines;
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The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
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The promotion of public health.
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Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
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Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
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Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
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Provide accurate instructions to the 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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Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
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Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
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Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
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Follow through on promises made to customers.
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Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
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Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
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Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
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Ensure authorization 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 Vexall 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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Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
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Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
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Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.
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Exercise stock, cash and asset control.
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Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
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Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
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Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
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Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
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Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
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Strong command of the English language and a 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
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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MIE Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
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Market-related salary
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Monthly and annual performance pay
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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 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.
