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Courier Pharmacy Picker and Packer

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Full-time Healthcare

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Job Description

Work under a registered pharmacist at a courier chronic medication pharmacy in Sandton and keep the dispensary running smoothly. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Sandton. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

Record cold-chain fridge temperatures twice a day
Pick, count and label medicine for the pharmacist's final check
Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
Do cycle counts and flag stock discrepancies to the responsible pharmacist
Prepare monthly chronic packs for collection or courier delivery
Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products

Must-haves

Working knowledge of a dispensing system such as Unisolv, Proscript or Healthbridge-linked software
Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
Accurate with numbers and careful with labels

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: SAPC registration certificate and proof of this year's fees, certified matric certificate plus short list of dispensing systems you have used.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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