Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a qualified Pharmacist for their Claremont, Cavendish Square store. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide pharmaceutical care, taking accountability for patients’ medicine-related needs and ensuring that these needs are met effectively. As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for evaluating medication safety, dispensing prescriptions, and providing expert advice to patients.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric BPharm or equivalent qualification

• FRegistered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

• 2-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical care

• 2-3 years of retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern)

• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/FMCG experience

• Third additional language

• SAP experience

• E-scripting experience

• Registered tutor

• Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmaceutical care by assessing patients’ medicine-related needs, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and compliance with therapy.

• Dispense medication according to prescriptions and ensure accuracy in all dispensing activities.

• Oversee and check prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns, ensuring compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards.

• Offer medication-related information and advice to patients, ensuring they understand proper usage.

• Evaluate patient compliance with prescribed therapy and conduct follow-ups to ensure medicine-related needs are met.

• Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy and assist in the compounding, preparation, and packaging of medicines.

• Manage the purchasing, acquiring, storing, and distributing of medicines or scheduled substances in compliance with regulations.

• Apply for the registration of medicines in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act.

• Formulate medicines for registration purposes and supervise the manufacturing of medicines as required.

• Accurately interpret prescriptions and adhere to professional standards set by the South African Pharmaceutical Council.

• Capture patient and prescription details in the system accurately.

• Ensure correct picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medications, including awareness of dosages and drug interactions.

• Advise patients on the correct use of medications and provide appropriate instructions.

• Stay informed about medical aid procedures and ensure accurate submission of claims.

• Follow up on prescription tracking reports and patient appointments as requested by the dispensary manager.

• Assist with stock management, including reporting low stock levels and facilitating stock take processes.

• Ensure all stock control processes are adhered to, maintaining accuracy in inventory and documentation.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dispensary in line with Dis-Chem standards.

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.

Competencies:

• Strong command of the English language and a second language (read, write, speak)

• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Knowledge of basic dosing and important drug interactions

• Strong customer service orientation

• Ability to supervise and train other staff members

• Conflict management skills

• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills

• Problem-solving and time management skills

• Team player, trustworthy, and honest

• Ability to work under pressure

• Computer literate – MS Office

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

• Willing and able to work retail hours

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Physically fit to work in a controlled, secure environment

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

• South African citizen

• MIE, clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary

• Monthly and annual performance pay

• Medical aid

• Provident fund

• Staff account