Permanent Pharmacist Opportunity in Richards Bay

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting a Pharmacist – Richards Bay for its Pharmacy Business Unit within the Dispensary Category. This permanent opportunity is based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal and forms part of the retail industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking full responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs and being accountable for ensuring those needs are met professionally and in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

This role is suited to a qualified and registered Pharmacist with retail pharmacy experience who is passionate about patient care, compliance, and service excellence.

Purpose of the Role

The Pharmacist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care by evaluating, dispensing, advising, supervising, and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

The position requires accountability for the safety, effectiveness, and correct dispensing of medication while maintaining accurate records and delivering excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements

Essential Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric.

BPharm or equivalent qualification.

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical practice.

2–3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern).

Computer literate – MS Office.

Advantageous Requirements

Relevant retail/FMCG experience.

Third additional language.

SAP experience.

E-scripting experience.

Registered tutor.

Unisolv experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Pharmaceutical Care and Patient Responsibility

Evaluate a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining indication, safety, and effectiveness of therapy.

Dispense medicine or scheduled substances on valid prescriptions issued by authorised prescribers.

Sign off and check all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or intern, accepting accountability for correctness as per GPP requirements.

Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy where appropriate.

Furnish information and advice regarding the use of medicine.

Determine patient compliance and conduct follow-ups to ensure medicine-related needs are met.

Evaluate disease conditions and refer patients to in-store health facilities where necessary.

Promote public health initiatives.

Dispensing and Compliance

Accurately interpret scripts and operate within legal requirements set by the South African Pharmacy Council.

Capture script details accurately and verify patient information on the system.

Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication.

Be knowledgeable about common dosages and significant drug interactions.

Provide accurate usage instructions to patients.

Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication.

Process paperwork for accurate medical aid claims submission.

Correct rejected medical aid scripts.

Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements.

Maintain and merge customer profiles as required, notifying Vexall for central merges.

Stock and Administrative Management

Assist the Dispensary Manager with administrative functions.

Report low or out-of-stock levels and stock errors.

Facilitate bi-annual stock takes.

Exercise stock, cash and asset control.

Ensure compliance with stock control processes and legislative register requirements.

Maintain housekeeping standards in line with Dis-Chem policies.

Adhere strictly to Dis-Chem policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Health and Safety regulations.

Maintain professional appearance in accordance with company uniform policy.

Competencies

Strong command of English and a second language (read, write and speak).

Good communication and listening skills.

Knowledge of dosing and important drug interactions.

Customer-focused approach.

Supervisor experience with ability to lead by example.

Ability to train other staff members.

Conflict management skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Sound numerical skills.

Problem-solving ability.

Team player.

Trustworthy and honest.

Strong time management skills.

Ability to perform under pressure.

Computer literacy in MS Office.

Special Conditions of Employment

Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.

Willing and able to work retail hours.

Ability to work in controlled room temperature environments with security and health and safety regulations.

Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.

South African citizen.

MIE clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration and Benefits

Market-related salary.

Monthly and annual performance pay.

Medical aid.

Provident fund.

Staff account.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment aligns with Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy. The company actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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If you meet the above qualifications and are registered with SAPC, submit your application for this permanent pharmacist opportunity.

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