Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Sandton Gate – New Store Jobs

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks a qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant for its new Sandton Gate store. In this role, you will provide pharmaceutical care by addressing patients’ medication needs and ensuring these needs are met responsibly.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Experience working with Unisolv
• Computer literate, including MS Office
• Strong numerical skills
• Good command of English and a second language
• Willing to work retail hours

Advantageous

• Knowledge of retail or FMCG operations
• A third additional language
• Experience with SAP and E-Scripting
• Knowledge of drugs, family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help sell Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist in compounding, preparing, or manipulating non-sterile medicines according to approved formulas and standard procedures set by the responsible pharmacist
• Support the manufacturing of non-sterile medicines following approved guidelines
• Help with repackaging medicines
• Manage the distribution and control of stock for Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Order medicines and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 as instructed by authorized persons under the Medicines Act
• Read and prepare prescriptions; select, manipulate, or compound medicines; label and supply them in suitable containers after a pharmacist reviews the prescription
• Interpret scripts accurately and act professionally within SAPC legal requirements
• Enter script details correctly and confirm patient information on the system
• Pick, pack, label, and check medication accurately; know common dosages and key drug interactions
• Provide clear instructions to patients on how to use supplied medicines
• Stay updated on medical aid procedures for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are reviewed and signed by a pharmacist for accuracy
• Assist and advise patients at the dispensary, self-medication area, and front shop
• Follow up on script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and track appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Share health information to promote well-being
• Process paperwork for accurate medical aid claims
• Fix errors on scripts rejected by medical aids
• Secure authorization for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and notify UCS for central merging
• Check and act on any messages in customer profiles
• Report low or out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock per Dis-Chem’s standard operating procedures and merchandise using FEFO (First Expired, First Out)
• Assist with bi-annual stock counts
• Control stock, cash, and assets

Competencies

Essential

• English and a second language – ability to read, write, and speak
• Good communication and listening skills
• Customer service focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Effective time management
• Able to handle pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous

• Knowledge of retail or FMCG operations
• A third additional language
• Experience with Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting
• Knowledge of drugs, family planning, and complementary medicine

Special Conditions of Employment

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing to work retail hours
• Work in controlled room temperature; secure, limited space; adhere to health and safety standards; handle risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date: 17 January 2026