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9 Apr 2025

Permanent Pharmacist – Percelia – Dischem Vacancies

DisChem – Posted by shazilih –  Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Dischem Vacancies – Pharmacist – Percelia

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacist for their Percelia store. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering pharmaceutical care, ensuring that patients’ medication-related needs are met, and being accountable for the quality of service provided.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

  • BPharm or equivalent qualification

  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

  • Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical services

  • 2–3 years’ retail pharmacy experience (including student or intern experience)

  • Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

  • Relevant retail/FMCG experience

  • Knowledge of a third additional language

  • Experience with SAP

  • E-scripting experience

  • Registered tutor

  • Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide pharmaceutical care, taking responsibility for patients’ medication needs and ensuring they are met efficiently and effectively.

  • Evaluate patients’ medicine-related needs, determining the safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness of prescribed therapies.

  • Dispense medicines or scheduled substances based on prescriptions from authorized medical professionals.

  • Sign off and verify prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the necessary standards.

  • Offer information and advice regarding the proper use of medicines to patients and customers.

  • Monitor patient compliance with prescribed therapies, following up to ensure their medicine-related needs are met.

  • Administer pharmacist-initiated therapy and oversee the preparation, manipulation, and packaging of medicines and scheduled substances.

  • Manage the manufacturing, storage, distribution, and sale of medicines, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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

  • Accurately interpret prescriptions in line with the South African Pharmaceutical Council’s legal and ethical requirements.

  • Maintain accurate records of prescription details and patient information in the system.

  • Ensure proper picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication, staying informed about common dosages and potential drug interactions.

  • Provide clear instructions to patients regarding the correct use of their prescribed medication.

  • Stay informed about changes to medical aid procedures and dispensing requirements.

  • Assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front shop.

  • Follow up with patients regarding prescription tracking and appointments.

  • Ensure patients understand medical aid costs and provide clarity on pricing and coverage.

  • Refer patients to in-store health facilities when necessary and evaluate disease conditions.

  • Handle all paperwork related to medical aid claims accurately and timely.

  • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aids.

  • Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medications.

  • Maintain and update customer profiles in the system.

  • Report on low stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.

  • Assist with bi-annual stock takes and manage inventory control.

  • Ensure all stock control processes are adhered to and registers are kept up to date in line with legislation.

  • Maintain the dispensary according to Dis-Chem’s standards.

  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Competencies:

Essential:

  • Strong command of the English language, with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively

  • Excellent communication and listening skills

  • Knowledge of basic dosing and important drug interactions

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Supervisory experience and the ability to lead by example

  • Ability to train and mentor staff members

  • Conflict management and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail and strong numerical abilities

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively

  • Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

  • Willing to work retail hours

  • Physically fit and able to stand for long periods

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport

  • South African citizen

  • Clear MIE, credit, and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

  • Market-related salary

  • Monthly and annual performance pay

  • Medical aid

  • Provident fund

  • Staff account

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