Permanent Pharmacist – Constantia Park – Dischem Vacancies
Job Description
Dischem Vacancies -Pharmacist – Constantia Park
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a qualified and experienced Pharmacist for their Constantia Park store. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care, ensuring patients’ medicine-related needs are met, and taking full responsibility for delivering quality pharmaceutical services.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric
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BPharm or equivalent qualification
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Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
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Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in pharmaceuticals
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2–3 years of retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern)
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Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
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Relevant retail or 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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Provide pharmaceutical care, including evaluating patients’ medicine-related needs to ensure safe and effective therapy.
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Dispense medications or scheduled substances based on authorized prescriptions.
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Sign off and check prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns, ensuring accuracy according to GPP guidelines.
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Offer advice and information to patients regarding proper use of medicines.
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Monitor patient compliance with therapies and follow up to ensure that needs are being met.
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Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy and manage compounding, preparation, and packaging of medicines.
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Supervise the manufacturing, storage, and distribution of medicines.
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Assist in the registration of medicines in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act.
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Act in a professional and responsible manner according to the South African Pharmaceutical Council’s legal requirements.
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Accurately capture prescription details and verify patient information.
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Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication, being mindful of dosages and drug interactions.
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Provide clear instructions to patients on the correct use of medications.
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Stay informed about changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
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Assist and advise patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front-shop.
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Follow up with patients on script tracking reports and ensure accurate documentation.
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Facilitate medical aid claims, correcting errors on rejected scripts and ensuring authorization for chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medications.
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Maintain customer profiles and manage merging of profiles when needed.
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Support the Dispensary Manager with administrative duties and stock control processes.
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Ensure accurate reporting on stock levels and assist with bi-annual stock takes.
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Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, including health and safety rules, and maintain the required store appearance standards.
Competencies:
Essential:
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Strong command of the English language, with a second language preferred
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Excellent communication and listening skills
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Understanding of basic dosing and important drug interactions
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Customer service-focused with supervisory experience
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Ability to train and manage staff
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Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage time effectively and handle 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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Ability to stand for long periods and work in a controlled room temperature environment
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Valid driver’s license and 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
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