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You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications. \n\nMinimum Requirements:\nEssential:\nGrade 12 / Matric\nBPharm / equivalent qualification\nRegistered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)\nMin 2- 3 years' experience in Pharmaceutical\n2-3 years retail pharmacy experience \nComputer literate – MS Office \nAdvantageous:\nRelevant retail/ FMCG experience\nThird additional language\nSAP experience\nE-scripting experience\nRegistered tutor\nUnisolv experience\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nDispensing of Medication:\nDispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist\nAccurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council. •\nCapture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.\n Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.\nProvide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.\nKeep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.\nCustomer Service:\nAdvise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.\nFollow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.\nExplain all medical aid costs to patients. Administration:\nProcess all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.\nCorrect errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.\nEnsure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.\nMaintain customer profiles on the system.\nMerge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.\nTake note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.\nStock Control:\nReport on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.\nFacilitate Bi-annual stock takes.\nExercise stock, cash and asset control\n\n Competencies:\nEssential:\nComprehensive medicine knowledge including common dosing regimes, interactions and counselling to ensure appropriate and effective treatment outcomes. Understanding of Retail as pertains to pharmacy.\nAbility to think critically\nPossess excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from all sections of the community. English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak\nFinds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.\nActs as a role model to others and talks to others about the need for high standards and quality. Demonstrates drive to ensure that quality is not compromised.\nTime management. Able to meet deadlines. Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.\nComputer, numerical skills. Unisolv and SAP, E-Scripting \nSpecial conditions of employment:\nRegistered with the South African Pharmacy Council\nWilling and able to work retail hours\nControlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock\nPhysically fit and able to stand for long periods\nValid driver’s license and own reliable transport\nSouth African citizen\nMIE Clear credit and criminal records\n\nRemuneration and benefits:\nMarket-related salary\nMedical aid\nProvident fund\nStaff account\n\nONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.\n\n Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. \n\nPackage & Remuneration\nMarket Related\nAbout Us\nWe are the Pharmacists who care!\n\nWe are South Africa’s leading go-to pharmacy group for everything related to health, wellness, and vitality. Our slogan, Better health starts here, is not just a promise, it is our purpose to provide better service, better variety, and better everyday low prices, for both our employees and customers.\n\nAt the heart of our success is our Pharmacy-first approach as great retail starts with great care. Every one of our stores includes a fully equipped Dispensary, ensuring that our customers receive expert advice, trusted medication and compassionate service whenever they step through our doors.\n\nWhy a pharmacy career at Dis-Chem?\n Dis-Chem has established itself as one of South Africa’s premier health-and-wellness organisations, trusted by thousands of customers every day. Here in our Pharmacy division, you go beyond dispensing prescriptions and managing stock. You join a team that delivers wellness, supports communities, and sets the benchmark for pharmaceutical customer-care.\n\nBehind every prescription, consultation and health solution is a passionate team of professionals who truly care. Our pharmacists not just dispense medication, they build relationships, educate communities and empower people to live healthier lives.\n\nWhat Sets Us Apart\n\nA strong national footprint and brand, offering you exposure across multiple stores, clinic formats and operational styles.\n\nA culture that emphasizes care and superior patient-service.\n\nOpportunities for career progression: from pharmacist-assistant and pharmacist roles, to Dispensary Manager and even into operational management or pharmacy-strategy functions.\n\nAccess to ongoing professional development, peer networks and exposure to the full wellness ecosystem within Dis-Chem—beauty, nutrition, clinical services.\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nA meaningful role where your work directly impacts individual patient outcomes and community wellness.\n\nA platform for professional growth in a company that values and invests in its pharmacy talent.\n\nIntegration into a multi-disciplinary environment: allied health, wellness retail, clinic services.\n\nThe benefits of working for a major health-focused employer: career stability, brand recognition, and a strong wellness-oriented culture.\n\nFor the ambitious-minded: a track-to leadership—clinical lead, store pharmacy manager, regional pharmacy operations.\n\nTake the Next Step\n If you’re ready to elevate your pharmacy career, make a real difference in people’s lives, and work within a leading health-and-wellness organisation—then Dis-Chem’s Pharmacy team is where you belong.\n\n Set your future in motion. 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