Job Description

My client in the Pharmaceutical / Retail industry is looking for an efficient and effective Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.The Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant shall be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services (within scope of practice) and performing day-to-day dispensary administration according to Company's Standard Operating Plans (SOPs) under the supervision of a Pharmacist/Responsible Pharmacist.The Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant shall focus on the administration of scripts to provide general dispensing duties with the emphasis on customer satisfaction.The responsibilities shall include, but not to be treated as an exhaustive list, namely:

• Related administrative and housekeeping tasks.
• Interact with customers in a professional manner and within strict confidentiality, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and agreed timelines.
• Provide accurate information and instructions to patients concerning the correct usage of medication supplied and promoting their health within scope of practice.
• Learn to accurately interpret and evaluate the applicable registered physicians prescriptions as well as checking the appropriateness and legality of all scripts in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Understand and assist in stock management (merchandising, unpacking and packing of stock and maintaining cleanliness within the dispensary) of schedule 1 to schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances as approved by the Responsible Pharmacist.
• Ensure accurate picking, and labelling of medication and that it is checked and signed by a Pharmacist.
• Taking responsibility for the preparation and dispensing of all schedule 1 and non-scheduled medication according to protocol requirements, the Pharmacy Act, the Medicines and Related Substances Act and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) within scope of practice.
• Assist with the manipulation, preparation and compounding of non-sterile medicines to a formula according to tandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and re-packing of medicine.
• Be a medication steward.
• Accurate and complete handling of all profiles worked on.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in medical aid procedures and claiming requirements of medicine.
• Interact with health care professionals, where needed.
• Interact with customers via telephone or other means regarding queries and medication.
• Partake in the pharmacy Stock Take events.
• Understand and adhere to all management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and/or guidelines, etc. and know where the relevant files are kept.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve Company objectives.
• Ad hoc requirements as per operational requirements.

Requirements / competencies / attributes shall include:- Grade 12 qualification preferably with science and mathematics as subjects.- Basic assistant qualification.- Own reliable transport.- Clear criminal and credit records.- Must have at least 3+ years experience working in a retail Pharmacy environment.- Must have strong customer relationship management ability.- Effective Computer literacy (e.g., UNISOLVE, Xprocure).- Must have Integrity.- Must be results driven.- Good language skills; fluent in English and at least one other official language.- Strong interpersonal skills.- Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.- Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with an attention to detail.- Must be an effective team player.- Excellent problem-solving skills.- Good time management skills.- Great computer skills and the ability to learn new skills quickly.- A professional appearance.- Adaptability.- Positive attitude.Please note that should you not receive feedback within 2 (two) weeks of your application submission, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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