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Clinic Pharmacist's Assistant (Chronic Medication)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Internship

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description

Work under a registered pharmacist at a primary health care clinic dispensary in Bellville and keep the dispensary running smoothly. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a primary health care clinic dispensary in Bellville. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
Pick, count and label medicine for the pharmacist's final check
Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves
Prepare monthly chronic packs for collection or courier delivery
Record cold-chain fridge temperatures twice a day
Log Schedule 5 and 6 items in the register as they go out

Must-haves

SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
Accurate with numbers and careful with labels
Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy

What you get

Fixed rota published a month ahead
Staff discount on pharmacy and front-shop items
Paid SAPC registration fees at some groups
Sponsored Post-Basic studies for Basic assistants

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified matric certificate, SAPC registration certificate and proof of this year's fees plus short list of dispensing systems you have used.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bellville; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Mention your daily script volume, such as "dispensed 150+ scripts a day"; it shows you can handle pressure.
If you're still a learner, give the name of your training pharmacy and your expected completion date.