Pharmacist – Langenhoven Dis-chem x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Pharmacist – Langenhoven
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Retail Pharmacy
- Business Unit: Pharmacy (Dispensary Category)
- Experience Level: Entry Level (with prior intern/student exposure)
- Posted Date: 27 January 2026
- Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a registered and reputable Pharmacist to join their Langenhoven store in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs and ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication use.
The successful candidate will work in a retail pharmacy environment, delivering high standards of patient care, accurate dispensing, regulatory compliance, and customer service, while supporting dispensary operations, stock control, and medical aid processes.
Key Responsibilities
Pharmaceutical Care & Dispensing
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Evaluate patients’ medicine-related needs, including indication, safety, and effectiveness
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Dispense medicines and scheduled substances in accordance with prescriptions and legislation
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Check and sign off prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns in line with GPP standards
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Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy where appropriate
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Ensure patient compliance and conduct follow-ups where required
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Provide accurate counselling and advice on the correct use of medicines
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Identify disease conditions and refer patients to in-store health services when necessary
Compliance & Professional Practice
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Interpret prescriptions accurately and act within SAPC, Medicines Act, and Pharmacy Act requirements
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Maintain accurate patient and script records on the system
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Ensure correct labelling, packing, dosage accuracy, and awareness of drug interactions
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Promote public health and uphold professional ethical standards
Medical Aid & Administration
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Process medical aid claims accurately and correct rejected scripts
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Manage authorisations for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medication
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Keep up to date with medical aid procedures and cost structures
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Explain medical aid charges clearly to patients
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Maintain and merge customer profiles (including Vexall notifications)
Stock & Operational Support
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Assist the Dispensary Manager with:
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Stock control and inventory management
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Reporting low or out-of-stock items
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Bi-annual stock takes
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Cash, asset, and risk stock control
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Ensure all registers and records comply with legal requirements
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Maintain housekeeping and dispensary standards
Customer Service & Team Support
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Advise and assist customers at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front shop
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Follow up on script tracking reports and patient queries
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Train and support staff members where required
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Lead by example and contribute positively to the team environment