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Dispensary Assistant (Hospital Pharmacy) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Isando, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Healthcare

R10 000 – R13 750/month

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Job Description

Patients at a courier chronic medication pharmacy in Isando rely on you to get the right medicine into the right hands. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a courier chronic medication pharmacy in Isando. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What you'll actually do

Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
Log Schedule 5 and 6 items in the register as they go out
Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
Record cold-chain fridge temperatures twice a day
Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves

Must-haves

Understanding of medical aid claim codes and PMB chronic rules
SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
Friendly and clear at a busy counter
Accurate with numbers and careful with labels

Nice if you have

Wound care or family planning counselling short course
Registered for the Post-Basic qualification if you currently hold Basic

What you get

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Isando really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): SAPC registration certificate and proof of this year's fees plus certified matric certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Before you hit apply

Write "SAPC Post-Basic" or "SAPC Basic" right next to your name on the CV; this is the first filter.
Mention your daily script volume, such as "dispensed 150+ scripts a day"; it shows you can handle pressure.