Dispensary Assistant (Hospital Pharmacy)

Work under a registered pharmacist at a courier chronic medication pharmacy in Vereeniging and keep the dispensary running smoothly. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
• Receive stock, check expiry dates and pack shelves first-expiry-first-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
• Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products

• Friendly and clear at a busy counter
• Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
• Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
• Working knowledge of a dispensing system such as Unisolv, Proscript or Healthbridge-linked software

• Registered for the Post-Basic qualification if you currently hold Basic
• Wound care or family planning counselling short course
• Experience in a courier or chronic medication pharmacy

• Fixed rota published a month ahead
• Sponsored Post-Basic studies for Basic assistants
• Paid SAPC registration fees at some groups

• 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.