Pharmacist - Intern - New Market at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
• the re-packaging of medicine;
• the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6 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;
• the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
• the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Give 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.
• Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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.
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• 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:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records