Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic, Retail Pharmacy)

Work under a registered pharmacist at a courier chronic medication pharmacy in Gqeberha and keep the dispensary running smoothly. 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 Gqeberha. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
• Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products
• Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves
• Receive stock, check expiry dates and pack shelves first-expiry-first-out
• 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

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

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

• Fixed rota published a month ahead
• Staff discount on pharmacy and front-shop items
• Sponsored Post-Basic studies for Basic assistants

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