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Pharmacist's Assistant (Post-Basic)

How2Apply Talent Network

Centurion, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 7 hours ago

Full-time Healthcare

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Job Description

Work under a registered pharmacist at a private hospital dispensary in Centurion and keep the dispensary running smoothly. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Centurion. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

Log Schedule 5 and 6 items in the register as they go out
Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves
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

Must-haves

Accurate with numbers and careful with labels
SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
Friendly and clear at a busy counter
Understanding of medical aid claim codes and PMB chronic rules
Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation

What you get

Paid SAPC registration fees at some groups
Fixed rota published a month ahead
Staff discount on pharmacy and front-shop items

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Centurion really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified matric certificate plus short list of dispensing systems you have used.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Centurion; 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

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