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Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic, Retail Pharmacy)

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Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

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Posted 3 hours ago

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Job Description

You'll help a pharmacy inside a supermarket in Richards Bay dispense scripts, manage stock and advise patients at the counter. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
Do cycle counts and flag stock discrepancies to the responsible pharmacist
Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
Receive stock, check expiry dates and pack shelves first-expiry-first-out
Pick, count and label medicine for the pharmacist's final check

You'll need

Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
Understanding of medical aid claim codes and PMB chronic rules
Working knowledge of a dispensing system such as Unisolv, Proscript or Healthbridge-linked software
Accurate with numbers and careful with labels
Friendly and clear at a busy counter
Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation

Extra points for

Experience with stock ordering through a wholesaler portal
Experience in a courier or chronic medication pharmacy

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Richards Bay really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified matric certificate, SAPC registration certificate and proof of this year's fees plus short list of dispensing systems you have used.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.