Job Description

The Medirite KZN region is looking for an Area Coordinator to join its dedicated team!The Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the operational review of their assigned pharmacy portfolio along with the Medirite leadership and pharmacy teams to ensure that all pharmacies follow the same best practices and that relevant risks are mitigated through compliance. The position also involves executing compliance checklists and site reports to ensure that the stores support detailed operational execution and various requirements to deliver a consistent and aligned operational experience.Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.Job Advert Details
Job Category Retail
Job Objectives

• Implementation and monitoring of campaigns and initiatives

• e.g., courier, baby clinics, Xtra Savings cards, etc.
• Applying legislative compliance and service good pharmacy practice

• Pharmacy inspections by the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Maintenance of Continued Professional Development (CPDs) of pharmacists.
• Dealing with dispensing errors and handling patient complaints and escalations as required/ escalating matters to the Regional Manager as required.
• Completing Checklists and offering support to healthcare products and services

• e.g., Flu vaccinations, glucose, blood pressure, etc.
• Conduct i-Comply Audits

• Process against requirements on tablets with a set of audit processes to conduct.
• Script Tracking

• Reviewing the file in store, establishing that all scripts have been processed, dispensed, and payment received or claimed.
• Stock Management

• Reviewing and publishing stock takes including training and supporting any specific stock take activity.
• Conducting monthly cycle counts: monitoring, reviewing, investigating, and correcting.
• Capturing and investigating stock adjustments.
• Validating stock levels and ordering accordingly.
• Validating stock received and ensuring that all invoices are captured and filed.
• Transferring and returning of stock to Transpharm and other branches via IBT and emergency deliveries.
• Cash and banking

• Reviewing of cash and banking files.
• Check that all cash is balancing and timeously deposited.
• Store Maintenance

• Get the necessary approval for repairs and ensure that the repair gets actioned such as the fixing of the air conditioning units, lights, etc.
• Obtaining quotes and service providers for each area.
• Training on systems

• Unisolv, Orderwise, WFM, SOPs, Intern Training, Pharmacist Assistant Training, etc.

• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Valid Code 8 driver's license -must be able to operate a manual-driven car

• 2+ years of experience working in a retail pharmacy.

• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organised and efficient.
• Strong quality orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Resourceful and open-minded.
• Solid analytical and strategic capabilities and business acumen along with demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct and appearance.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills.
• Knowledge of legal and statutory requirements.
• Proficient Computer skills (MS Office 365 ).

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