Clinic Pharmacist's Assistant (Chronic Medication)

Work under a registered pharmacist at a community retail pharmacy in Worcester and keep the dispensary running smoothly. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Worcester; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
• Receive stock, check expiry dates and pack shelves first-expiry-first-out
• Log Schedule 5 and 6 items in the register as they go out
• Pick, count and label medicine for the pharmacist's final check
• Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products
• Prepare monthly chronic packs for collection or courier delivery
• Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves

• Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
• SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
• Working knowledge of a dispensing system such as Unisolv, Proscript or Healthbridge-linked software
• Friendly and clear at a busy counter

• Wound care or family planning counselling short course
• Registered for the Post-Basic qualification if you currently hold Basic
• Experience with stock ordering through a wholesaler portal

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

• If you're still a learner, give the name of your training pharmacy and your expected completion date.
• Write "SAPC Post-Basic" or "SAPC Basic" right next to your name on the CV; this is the first filter.