Dis-Chem Pharmacies Learnership opportunities in Gauteng 2024

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Learnership opportunities in Gauteng 2024

Recruiter: Dis-Chem Updated on: 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Start Date: 2024-04-07 End Date: 2024-04-14
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Temporary / Contract
Location: Gauteng Available: Immediately
Category: Pharmaceutical / Medical / Healthcare / Hygiene Offer: Stipend

Introduction…

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has Learnership opportunities country wide for Learner Post Basic Pharmacist Assistants. You will perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in dispensary.

Minimum Requirements…

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:

  • Bilingual (knowledge of a 3rd language beneficial)
  • SAP experience
  • Unisolv experience
  • E-scripting experience
  • Knowledge of retail/FMCG operations 

Job Specification…

Job description:

  • Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
  • Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
  • Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 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 the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 7  medicines or scheduled substances.
  • Order medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 7 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance.
  • The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist.
  • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
  • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
  • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
  • Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication.
  • Maintain customer profiles on the system.

Competencies:

  • Essential:
    • English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
    • Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
    • Have good time management skills, be deadline driven, be able to deal with pressure and pay special  attention to detail
    • Have good computer and numerical skills

Advantageous:

  •  Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
  • 3rd Additional Language
  • Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting

Special conditions of employment:

  • Willing to work Retail Hours in a controlled room temp, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
  • Physically Fit – standing for long hours
  • Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
  • MIE – Clear criminal and credit record
  • Driver’s license or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

  • Stipend

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