Twenty Six (26) Pharmacist Internship Positions At Dis-Chem South Africa

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Twenty Six (26) Pharmacist Internship Positions At Dis-Chem South Africa

Location: South Africa
Number of Vacancies: 26
Closing Date: 30 August 2024

About Dis-Chem

Established in 1978 by Ivan and Lynette Saltzman, Dis-Chem is a prominent retail pharmaceutical group in South Africa. The company’s core belief centres around prioritising pharmacies and delivering a comprehensive shopping experience, serving as a one-stop destination for our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist’s assistant registered in the category pharmacist’s assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.

the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
the re-packaging of medicine;
the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance;
the reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist;
the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health.

Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager.
Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
Maintain customer profiles on the system.
Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
Report on low – / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
Assist with scheduled stock takes.
Exercise stock and asset control.
Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy.

Requirements

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric
BPharm – 4 year
Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

Work during degree – holiday work
Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Competencies:

Essential:

English and second language – Read, write and speak
Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
Good communication skills, listening skills
Customer service/focus
Conflict management
Strong attention to detail
Sound numerical skills
Problem-solving
Team player
Trustworthy and honest
Time management and adherence to deadline
Able to deal with pressure
Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
3rd Additional Language
Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special conditions of employment:

Willing and able to work retail hours
Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
Clear credit and criminal records