Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant— Retail Pharmacy Care, Pretoria

Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant– Glenfair – Pretoria Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, Pretoria, Gauteng. Permanent. Closing Date: 19 June 2026.

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for its Glenfair store. The portfolio includes provision of pharmaceutical care, taking responsibility for patients’ medicine‑related needs, and ensuring these needs are met.

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 SOPs approved by the responsible pharmacist

Assist with the manufacturing of a non‑sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and SOPs approved by the responsible pharmacist

Assist with re‑packaging of medicine

Assist with the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances

Assist with ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to instructions of a person authorised under the Medicines Act

Assist with reading and preparation of prescriptions, including selection, manipulation or compounding, labelling and supply in an appropriate container following pharmacist evaluation

Accurately interpret scripts within legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC

Capture script details accurately and verify patients’ details in the system

Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication and awareness of common dosages and drug interactions

Give accurate instructions to patients regarding correct use of medicine supplied

Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and claims requirements

Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy and signed by a pharmacist

Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self‑medication and front‑shop

Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports and appointments as requested by the dispensary manager

Explain medical aid costs to patients

Provide health promotion information to individuals

Process paperwork necessary for 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 in the system

Merge profiles locally and notify UCS for central merge

Take note of any message on the customer profile and take suitable action

Report low or out‑of‑stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager

Receive dispensary stock per Dis‑Chem SOPs and merchandise per 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 and 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

Competencies– 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 a long period

Valid driver’s license

Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

Market‑related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Dis‑Chem Pharmacies is an equal‑opportunity employer. Dis‑Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis‑Chem’s Employment Equity&Transformation Strategy. Dis‑Chem actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

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