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10 Apr 2025

Permanent Pharmacist – The Verge – Dischem Vacancies

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

Job Description

Dischem Vacancies – Pharmacist – The Verge

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is currently looking for a qualified and experienced Pharmacist to join their team at The Verge store. This role is centered around delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care and taking full responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

  • BPharm degree or equivalent qualification

  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

  • 2–3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field

  • 2–3 years of retail pharmacy experience (student/internship included)

  • Proficiency in MS Office

Advantageous:

  • Retail/FMCG sector experience

  • A third language

  • Familiarity with SAP and Unisolv systems

  • E-scripting knowledge

  • Registered tutor status

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients’ medication needs, ensuring therapy is safe, effective, and indicated

  • Dispense medication accurately according to prescriptions

  • Check and sign off prescriptions prepared by assistants/interns in line with GPP standards

  • Offer guidance on the proper use of medicines and promote patient compliance

  • Manage pharmacist-initiated therapy where appropriate

  • Oversee the compounding, packaging, or manipulation of medicines

  • Supervise and assist in medicine manufacturing and distribution

  • Ensure compliance with legislation surrounding medicine handling, storage, and sale

  • Maintain professional accountability for all pharmaceutical actions

  • Stay updated on medical aid protocols and accurately process claims

  • Support patients at the dispensary and self-medication counters

  • Ensure stock control, accurate medication labelling, and administrative accuracy

  • Support dispensary management with reporting, inventory, and housekeeping

  • Maintain and update customer profiles, including script tracking and chronic medication authorizations

Core Competencies

  • Proficiency in English and at least one additional language

  • Strong communication and customer service orientation

  • Solid knowledge of dosing, drug interactions, and patient education

  • Leadership and conflict resolution skills

  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and time management

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

  • Computer literacy in MS Office

Special Conditions

  • SAPC registration (active)

  • Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays

  • Physically fit, able to stand for extended periods

  • Clear criminal and credit record

  • South African citizen with a valid driver’s license and own transport

Remuneration and Benefits

  • Competitive salary structure

  • Monthly and annual performance incentives

  • Medical aid and provident fund

  • Staff account benefits

 

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