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    Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant X1

    Job Overview

    • Position Title: Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant

    • Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

    • Location: Northridge, Bloemfontein, Free State

    • Job Type: Permanent

    • Division: Dispensary

    • Industry: Pharmaceuticals

    • Functional Area: Other

    • Minimum Experience: Entry Level

    • Salary: Market-related

    • Posted Date: 31 July 2025

    • Closing Date: 30 August 2025

     Job Description

    • Job Purpose:
      To provide pharmaceutical services under the supervision of a pharmacist, ensuring optimal patient care by assisting with the preparation, sale, and supply of scheduled medication in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.

    • Key Responsibilities:

      • Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 and 2 medicines

      • Support compounding, preparation, or packaging of non-sterile medication

      • Handle manufacturing and repackaging under pharmacist supervision

      • Assist in reading, processing, and preparing prescriptions

      • Accurately capture script and patient details

      • Ensure correct labelling, packing, and checking of medication

      • Provide medication usage instructions to patients

      • Manage stock control (ordering, receiving, distribution, and reporting)

      • Support chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medication authorizations

      • Process medical aid claims and correct rejections

      • Maintain accurate customer profiles and system updates

      • Advise patients at dispensary, front-shop, and self-medication counters

      • Participate in bi-annual stock takes

      • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s SOPs and regulatory requirements

    • Qualifications & Experience Required:

      • Grade 12 / Matric

      • Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

      • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

      • Computer literate – MS Office

      • Experience working on Unisolv

      • Sound numerical skills

      • Proficient in English and a second language

      • Willing and able to work retail hours

    • Advantageous:

      • Experience in Retail / FMCG operations

      • Knowledge of SAP, E-Scripting, and complementary medicine

      • Third additional language

    • Competencies & Skills:

      • Attention to detail and accuracy

      • Excellent communication and customer service skills

      • Good problem-solving and time management

      • Trustworthy, honest, and team-oriented

      • Ability to work under pressure

      • Physically fit and able to stand for long hours

    • Special Conditions of Employment:

      • Registered with SAPC

      • Willingness to work retail hours

      • Valid driver’s license

      • Clear credit and criminal record

      • Ability to work in a controlled, secure, and health-compliant environment

    • Remuneration & Benefits:

      • Market-related salary

      • Medical aid

      • Provident fund

      • Staff account benefits

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