Job Description
About the Role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a reputable Locum Pharmacist for their Vredenburg Area, where you will provide pharmaceutical care to patients and be accountable for meeting their medicine-related needs. As a Locum Pharmacist, you will work closely with our team to ensure that patients receive high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety, and effectiveness of the therapy
- Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorized to prescribe medicine
- Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
- Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use of medicine
- Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patients’ medicine-related needs are being met
- The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
- Compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
- Manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- Purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- Application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
- Acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above
- Formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine
- Distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance
- Repackaging of medicines
- Initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development
- Promotion of public health
- Accurately interpreting scripts and acting in a professional and responsible manner within legal requirements
- Capturing script details accurately and verifying patients’ details on the system
- Ensuring accurate picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication
- Providing accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keeping abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Advising and assisting patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front-shop
- Following up with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and follow-up appointments
- Explaining all medical aid costs to patients
- Follow-through on promises made to customers
- Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary
- Processing all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correcting errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensuring authorization of chronic, HIV, and AIDS, and oncology medication
- Maintaining customer profiles on the system
- Merging profiles locally and notifying Vexall to merge profiles centrally
- Taking note of any messages on the customer profile and taking suitable action
- Assisting the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously
- Reporting on low- or out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Facilitating bi-annual stock takes
- Exercising stock, cash, and asset control
- Assisting the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation
- Maintaining housekeeping in accordance with Dis-Chem standards
Requirements
- Essential: Grade 12 / Matric BPharm / equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
- Minimum 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience (student/intern)
- Computer literate MS Office
Qualifications
- None mentioned
Salary & Benefits
- Market-related salary only
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About Healthcare / nursing Jobs in South Africa
The healthcare industry is a vital sector in South Africa, with a growing demand for skilled professionals to cater to the country’s increasing population and aging demographic. Generally, job seekers in this field can expect a dynamic and rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development. However, the South African job market can be competitive, and it’s essential to have a clear understanding of what to expect.
Typically, salaries for healthcare professionals in South Africa vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, entry-level positions tend to start within the range of R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while senior roles can command salaries ranging from R800 000 to over R1 million per annum. However, these figures are only a general guide, and actual salaries may differ based on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for healthcare professionals in South Africa include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, and patient data management systems is often expected. Many employers also place a strong emphasis on ongoing professional development, with training and certification programs available for both new entrants and experienced professionals.
The healthcare industry sector encompasses a wide range of roles, including nursing, clinical care, health administration, and research. Financial services sector hospitals, technology-enabled healthcare facilities, and non-profit organisations are just a few examples of the types of employers that commonly hire healthcare professionals. Manufacturing sector companies, government departments, and academic institutions also employ healthcare staff.
Career development opportunities for healthcare professionals in South Africa are numerous. Many organisations offer training programs, mentorship schemes, and career progression pathways to help employees develop their skills and expertise. With experience and additional education, healthcare professionals can move into leadership roles, become specialists, or pursue careers in education and research.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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