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October 9, 2024
TROPPERS PHARMACY
Port Elizabeth
OTHER
Pharmacist
We require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for our Newton Park store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
Job Type: Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
Expected Start Date: 2024/11/01
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist qualification needed for a Responsible Pharmacist
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Sound numerical skills
- Basic course in administering injections
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with 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
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by the pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the 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 on the system
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Facilitate annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
- Correct record keeping of schedule registers
Essential:
- Afrikaans and English languages – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, 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
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
- 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
- Market-related salary
- Staff account
Job Type: Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
- Primary (Preferred)
Expected Start Date: 2024/11/01
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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