Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Sandown - Cape Town

The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Sandown 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

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:

The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.

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

The re-packaging of medicine

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

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

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