Front Shop Assistant (Community Pharmacy)

Work under a registered pharmacist at a primary health care clinic dispensary in Worcester and keep the dispensary running smoothly. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Worcester; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Prepare monthly chronic packs for collection or courier delivery
• Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves
• Do cycle counts and flag stock discrepancies to the responsible pharmacist
• Record cold-chain fridge temperatures twice a day
• Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products
• Pick, count and label medicine for the pharmacist's final check

• Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
• Understanding of medical aid claim codes and PMB chronic rules
• SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
• Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
• 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 in a courier or chronic medication pharmacy

• Sponsored Post-Basic studies for Basic assistants
• Staff discount on pharmacy and front-shop items
• Paid SAPC registration fees at some groups

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