Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Langenhoven – Bloemfontein
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Bloemfontein, Free State
Permanent
Closing Date 06 September 2026

Job Details

Division
Dispensary Category
Business Unit
Pharmacy
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Pharmaceuticals
Job functional area
Other

Job Description

Dis-Chem require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Langenhoven 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

Job Description:

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

Competencies:

Essential:

Good communication and listening skills
Focus on customer service
Problem solving skills
Team player
Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
Trustworthy and honest
Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
Attention to detail

Advantageous:

Retail FMCG experience
2nd Language other than English

Special conditions of employment:

Registered with Pharmacy Council
Physically Fit – standing for long hours
Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
South African citizen or valid work permit
Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

Market-related salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Langenhoven – Bloemfontein
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Bloemfontein, Free State
Permanent
Closing Date 06 September 2026