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Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic, Retail Pharmacy)

How2Apply Talent Network

Polokwane, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 55 min ago

Full-time Healthcare

R11 250 – R14 250/month

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Job Description

Accuracy is everything in this courier chronic medication pharmacy in Polokwane; one checked label at a time. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Polokwane, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Receive stock, check expiry dates and pack shelves first-expiry-first-out
Prepare monthly chronic packs for collection or courier delivery
Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves
Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products
Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
Do cycle counts and flag stock discrepancies to the responsible pharmacist

What you need

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

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: short list of dispensing systems you have used, certified matric certificate plus SAPC registration certificate and proof of this year's fees.
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 Polokwane; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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