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Pharmacist's Assistant Learner (Learnership)

How2Apply Talent Network

Epping, Western Cape

Internship

Posted 1 hour ago

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Job Description

Work under a registered pharmacist at a courier chronic medication pharmacy in Epping and keep the dispensary running smoothly. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Epping-based, with most of your time spent at a courier chronic medication pharmacy.

What you'll actually do

Log Schedule 5 and 6 items in the register as they go out
Do cycle counts and flag stock discrepancies to the responsible pharmacist
Pick, count and label medicine for the pharmacist's final check
Record cold-chain fridge temperatures twice a day
Prepare monthly chronic packs for collection or courier delivery
Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves

You'll need

Friendly and clear at a busy counter
Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)

Helpful, not essential

Experience in a courier or chronic medication pharmacy
Registered for the Post-Basic qualification if you currently hold Basic

On offer

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Epping really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): SAPC registration certificate and proof of this year's fees plus short list of dispensing systems you have used.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
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 Epping; 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

Mention your daily script volume, such as "dispensed 150+ scripts a day"; it shows you can handle pressure.
Write "SAPC Post-Basic" or "SAPC Basic" right next to your name on the CV; this is the first filter.