Job Description<\/p>\n
\tDis-Chem Pharmacies\u2019 Potchefstroom store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
\n\tThis course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
\n\tStaff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u2026<\/p>\n
Essential:<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 \u2013 Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%\u00a0<\/p>\n
Job Specification\u2026<\/p>\n
\tDispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A pharmacist’s assistant registered in the category pharmacist’s assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:<\/p>\n
\tThe sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
\n\tAssist 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.
\n\tAssist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
\n\tAny other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
\n\tLearn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
\n\tEnsure accurate picking \/ packing \/ labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
\n\tEnsure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
\n\tAssist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
\n\tFollow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
\n\tAssist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
\n\tProvide information to individuals in order to promote health.
\n\tAssist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
\n\tReport on low – \/ out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
\n\tReceive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
Essential:<\/p>\n
\tEnglish and 2nd\u00a0language \u2013 Read, write and speak.
\n\tTime management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
\n\tGood communication skills, listening, customer service\/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
\n\tComputer, numerical skills.<\/p>\n
Advantageous:<\/p>\n
\tRetail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
\n\tDrug and family planning and complementary medicine.
\n\t3rd
\n\tUnisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.<\/p>\n
Special conditions of employment:<\/p>\n
\tProficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
\n\tSouth African citizen
\n\tMIE, clear criminal and credit<\/p>\n
Remuneration and benefits:<\/p>\n
\tMarket related salary<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a028 February 2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/dischem.pnet.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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