Job Vacancies at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Kathu store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with 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 with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with 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
• Assist with 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
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ 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
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• 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 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

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 a long period
• Valid driver’s license 
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account
   

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Distribution Centre in kwaZulu-Natal (New Germany) has an opportunity available for a DC Admin Clerk to join the team. The main purpose of this position is to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Retail Warehouse by performing a clerical duties in the Dispatch department to meet both legal and customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a Distribution Centre environment

Responsibilities:

General Administration:

• Ensure accurate administration for transactional excellence
• Adhere to GWP, SHE programmes and OHS act
• Ensure department’s consumable needs are met
• Ensure debriefing of drivers, filling of paperwork and resolve related queries
• Ensure admin and daily checking of all delivery log sheets takes place, to facilitate queries and credit

note request

• Monitor fleet running cost and diesel usage
• Assist in the facilitation of vehicle maintenance and accurate vehicle documentation record keeping
• Assist the facilitation of inter-branch transfers

Customer Service:

• Respond promptly to queries relating to Distribution discrepancies and inform management of any unresolved matters
• Resolve day-to-day customer queries in an effective and efficient manner and within agreed turnaround time
• Ensure effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating

efficiencies
Reporting:

• Ensure daily reporting to management on all related issues (i.e., missing items/equipment, missed and sent collections, Vehicle reports, trackmatic reports.)
• Report all damaged goods, equipment, variances, and errors to management
• Identify any discrepancies occurring in the dispatch and inform the Manager

General:

• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Competencies/skills required:

• English –Read, write and speak
• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Addresses customers questions in a timely manner

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account