Dis-Chem Pharmacies Learnership opportunities in Gauteng 2017
| Recruiter: | Dis-Chem | Updated on: | 2017-04-09 00:00:00 |
| Start Date: | 2017-04-07 | End Date: | 2017-04-14 |
| AA/EE: | Not Applicable | Contract | Temporary / Contract |
| Location: | Gauteng | Available: | Immediately |
| Category: | Pharmaceutical / Medical / Healthcare / Hygiene | Offer: | Stipend |
Introduction…
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has Learnership opportunities country wide for Learner Post Basic Pharmacist Assistants. You will perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in dispensary.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric (with Mathematics – HG, and Life Science and/or Physical Science obtained at least an average of 50%)
- Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification (Community Pharmacy)
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language
Advantageous:
- Bilingual (knowledge of a 3rd language beneficial)
- SAP experience
- Unisolv experience
- E-scripting experience
- Knowledge of retail/FMCG operations
Job Specification…
Job description:
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
- Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist in the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 7 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Order medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 7 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance.
- The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
- 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/AIDS and oncology medication.
- Maintain customer profiles on the system.
Competencies:
- Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Have good time management skills, be deadline driven, be able to deal with pressure and pay special attention to detail
- Have good computer and numerical skills
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing to work Retail Hours in a controlled room temp, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically Fit – standing for long hours
- Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
- MIE – Clear criminal and credit record
- Driver’s license or own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Stipend
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