Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant— Patient Care&Dispensing, Randburg

Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant– Weltevreden – Randburg – Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited – Randburg, Gauteng – Permanent – Closing Date 13 June 2026 Job Details

Division: Dispensary

Category: Pharmacy

Business Unit: Pharmacy

Minimum Experience: Entry Level

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Functional Area: Other

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Weltevreden store. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care by addressing patient medicine‑related needs and ensuring these needs are met.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistant 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

Third additional language

Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E‑Scripting

Knowledge of drug and family planning and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances

Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non‑sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to an approved formula and standard operating procedures

Assist with manufacturing of a non‑sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to an approved formula and SOPs

Assist with re‑packaging of medicine

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

Assist with ordering of medicines and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 following authorization by an SAPC‑approved person

Assist with reading, preparing, and labeling of prescriptions, including selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, as interpreted by a pharmacist

Accurately interpret scripts, act responsibly and within legal requirements per SAPC regulations

Capture script details accurately and verify patient details in the system

Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling and checking of medication, including common dosages and drug interactions

Provide accurate usage instructions to patients

Stay updated on medical aid procedures, claims and dispensing requirements

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

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

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

Explain medical aid costs to patients

Promote health information to individuals

Process necessary paperwork for accurate submission of medical aid claims

Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aids

Authorize chronic, HIV&AIDS and oncology medication

Maintain customer profiles on the system and merge profiles locally; notify UCS to merge centrally

Act on any messages in customer profiles appropriately

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

Receive dispensary stock per Dis-Chem SOPs and merchandise according to FEFO

Facilitate bi‑annual stock takes

Maintain stock, cash and asset control

Competencies

Essential:

English and second language proficiency (read, write, speak); good communication and listening skills; customer service focus; strong attention to detail; sound numerical skills; problem‑solving; team player; trustworthy and honest; time management; ability to handle pressure; computer literacy (MS Office)

Advantageous:

Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations; third additional language; experience in Unisolv, SAP and E‑Scripting; knowledge of 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 constraints

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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