Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic, Retail Pharmacy)

Accuracy is everything in this primary health care clinic dispensary in Somerset West; one checked label at a time. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Somerset West. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
• Do cycle counts and flag stock discrepancies to the responsible pharmacist
• Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products
• Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves
• Record cold-chain fridge temperatures twice a day
• Receive stock, check expiry dates and pack shelves first-expiry-first-out

• Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
• Working knowledge of a dispensing system such as Unisolv, Proscript or Healthbridge-linked software
• Understanding of medical aid claim codes and PMB chronic rules
• Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
• SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
• Friendly and clear at a busy counter

• 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

• 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.