Pharmacist – Irene Link Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Centurion, Gauteng
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Pharmacist – Irene Link
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Limited
Centurion, Gauteng
Permanent
Closing Date 08 May
2024
Job Details
Division
JJ Division
Minimum
experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Pharmaceuticals
Job
functional area
Other
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Irene store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
Grade 12 / Matric
BPharm / equivalent
qualification
Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
(SAPC)
Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
2-3 years
retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern)
Computer literate –
MS Office
Advantageous:
Relevant
retail/ FMCG experience
Third additional language
SAP
experience
E-scripting experience
Registered tutor
Unisolv
experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for
patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting
those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following
functions:
Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by
determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the
therapy
Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the
prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
Signing
off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an
intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per
GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
Furnishing of information and advice to any person
with regard to the use medicine
Determining patient compliance
with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s
medicine-related needs are being met
The provision of
pharmacist-initiated therapy
The compounding, manipulation,
preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or
the supervision thereof
The manufacturing of any medicine or
scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
The purchasing,
acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage,
packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or
scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
The application for
the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act
and Pharmacy Act
The acts specially pertaining to the profession
of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
The formulation of any
medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
The
distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
The
re-packaging of medicines;
The initiation and conducting of
pharmaceutical research and development; and
The promotion of
public health.
Accurately interpret scripts and act in a
professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements
in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical
Council.
Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s
details on the system.
Ensure accurate picking / packing /
labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as
well as important drug interactions.
Provide accurate instructions
to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine
supplied.
Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and
requirements for claims and dispensing.
Advise and assist patients
at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
Follow
up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the
dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
Explain all medical
aid costs to patients.
Follow through on promises made to
customers.
Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to
in-store health facilities when necessary.
Process all paperwork
necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical
aids.
Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical
aid.
Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology
medication.
Maintain customer profiles on the system.
Merge
profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles
centrally.
Take note of any messages on the customer profile and
take suitable action.
Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that
all administration functions are carried out correctly and
timeously.
Report on low – / out of stock levels and stock errors
to the dispensary manager.
Facilitate Bi-annual stock
takes.
Exercise stock, cash and asset control.
Assist the
Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are
adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance
with legislation.
Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem
standards.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard
Operating Procedures.
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and
regulations.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance
policy
Competencies:
Essential:
Strong command of the
English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
Good
communication skills, listening
Basic dosing and important drug
interaction
Customer service/focus
Supervisor experience, and
able to lead by example
Ability to train other staff
members
Conflict management
Strong attention to
detail
Sound numerical skills
Problem-solving
Team
player
Trustworthy and honest
Time management
Able to deal
with pressure
Computer literate – MS Office
Special conditions of employment:
Registered with the South
African Pharmacy Council
Willing and able to work retail
hours
Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health
and safety, risk stock
Physically fit and able to stand for long
periods
Valid driver’s license and own reliable
transport
South African citizen
MIE Clear credit and criminal
records
Remuneration and benefits:
Market-related salary
Monthly and annual performance
pay
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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Pharmacist – Irene Link
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Centurion, Gauteng
Permanent
Closing Date 08
May 2024
Pharmacist – Irene Link Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Centurion, Gauteng
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