The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Glen Hills – KZN store. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. To provide excellent customer service.

Essential:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
• Computer, numerical skills

Advantageous:

• Unisolv, and E-Scripting

Job Specification:

• A pharmacist’s assistant registered in the category pharmacist’s assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

1. The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
2. 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
3. The re-packaging of medicine
4. The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
5. 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
6. The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
   the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health

• Learn 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
• Capture patient details accurately and verify patient’s details
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of 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 medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
• Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines
• Assist the re-packaging of medicine
• To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follows medical aid queries
• 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 or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with scheduled stock takes
• Exercise stock and asset control
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO
• Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy
• Adhere to GPP standards
• Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements
• Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile
• Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly
• Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly

Competencies:

Essential:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Focus on customer service
• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
• Attention to detail

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG experience
• 2nd Language other than English

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with Pharmacy Council
• Physically Fit – standing for long hours
• Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Pharmacy Manager – Greenstone