Job Vacancies at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Athol 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

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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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Admin Manager for their Johannesburg stores. You will assist in managing, implementing  and maintaining company administration policies and procedures, by adhering to group standard operating procedures that ensure the profitably of the store.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Minimum of 3 years’ retail experience in the following fields: Receiving, Front shop operations, Customer Service, Human Resource Management and store administration
• Minimum of 2 year’s management experience of a staff complement of around 8
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid drivers license
• Own reliable transport
   

Advantageous:

• Financial / Administration /  Retail / Business Management: Diploma/Degree
• Working knowledge of SAP with regard to operating and utilising retail operation systems
   

Job Specification…

• Assist the Store Manager with any reasonable duties in the trading routine and optimising the operations of the store.
• Assist in managing goods in transit as directed by as per Dis-Chem procedures.
• Assist in managing the branch shrinkage and consumables expense within store objectives.
• Continuously report and encourage new loyalty signups.
• Assist in managing and facilitate human resource processes, submissions and documentation for the entire business unit, in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist with taking ownership of the workforce management system (KRONOS) within the business units.
• Ensure the company performance management systems are implemented and executed as directed by company policy.
• Take control and manage the store cash resources, daily takings.
• Ensure transaction integrity throughout the branch by effective monitoring, implementation and evaluation of adherence of company internal control procedures.
• Assist in managing cashier service levels and cashier productivity rates.
• Assist in managing goods receiving function, direct and indirect credits function within the business unit to include standard operating procedures as well as mentorship, growth performance and development of all staff members forming these functions.
• Ensure transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns throughout the business unit by effective monitoring, implementation and evaluation of adherence to company internal control procedures.
• Assist with budget preparation and maintenance within the store.
   

Competencies

Essential:

• Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, capturing, till operations, cash office and customer service
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic financial skills - GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Strong analytical skills and time management
   

Advantageous:

• Basic IR and management training
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Portrayal of leadership
   

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Local travelling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
   

Remuneration and benefits:

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

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Vorna Valley 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)
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience
• Experience in supervising staff
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
   

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts & services especially pertaining to a Pharmacist:

• 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
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner, and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
• 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
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Follow up with patients regarding script tacking reports as requested by the Dispensary Manager, and follow up appointments
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients
• Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• 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 messages on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the Dispensary Manager
• Facilitate biannual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control
   

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 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
   

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 long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
   

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Monthly and annual performance pay
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account
   

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Pinecrest 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)
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience
• Experience in supervising staff
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
   

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts & services especially pertaining to a Pharmacist:

• 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
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner, and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
• 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
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Follow up with patients regarding script tacking reports as requested by the Dispensary Manager, and follow up appointments
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients
• Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• 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 messages on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the Dispensary Manager
• Facilitate biannual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control
   

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 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
   

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 long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
   

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' require the committed services of a Casual Cosmetics Consultant for their La Lucia Store. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

 Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary