Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Hemmingways – East London Jobs

Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Hemmingways – East London

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Matric

Location: Eastern Cape, East London

Job Field: Pharmaceutical

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is South Africa’s leading pharmaceutical retailer. Founded in 1978 as a small pharmacy in Mondeor, south of Johannesburg, it remains privately owned by its original founders. The company has been recognized as the country’s top pharmacy chain.

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a reliable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for its Hemmingways store. In this role, you will help provide pharmaceutical care by addressing patients’ medicine-related needs and ensuring these needs are met responsibly.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Advantageous

• Knowledge of retail or FMCG operations
• Experience working with Unisolv
• Oncology experience
• Third additional language
• Knowledge of or experience in 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 or substances using approved formulas and procedures.
• Support the manufacturing of non-sterile medicines or substances following pharmacist-approved processes.
• Aid in repackaging medicines.
• Manage the distribution and control of stock for Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or substances.
• Help order medicines and substances up to Schedule 6 as instructed by authorized persons.
• Assist with reading and preparing prescriptions, selecting and compounding medicines, labeling, and supplying them after a pharmacist’s review.
• Interpret scripts accurately and act professionally within legal and SAPC guidelines.
• Enter script details correctly and verify patient information on the system.
• Pick, pack, label, and check medications accurately, noting common dosages and key drug interactions.
• Provide clear instructions to patients on proper medicine use.
• Stay updated on medical aid procedures for claims and dispensing.
• Ensure all medications are verified and signed by a pharmacist.
• Offer advice and support to patients at the dispensary, self-medication area, and front shop.
• Follow up on script tracking and patient appointments as directed.
• Explain medical aid costs to patients.
• Share health information to promote well-being.
• Handle paperwork for accurate medical aid claims.
• Fix errors on rejected scripts.
• Secure authorization for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications.
• Maintain and update customer profiles on the system.
• Merge local profiles and notify for central merging as needed.
• Address any notes on customer profiles appropriately.
• Report low stock, out-of-stock items, or errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive and merchandise stock per Dis-Chem’s procedures, following FEFO.
• Support bi-annual stock counts.
• Control stock, cash, and assets effectively.

Competencies

Essential

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

Advantageous

• Knowledge of retail or FMCG operations
• Third additional language
• Knowledge of or experience in 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 a controlled environment with security, limited space, and health/safety requirements, including risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• South African citizen
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

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

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the company’s application process.