Job Objectives:
To assess, prepare and pack prescriptions in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) principles and customer service standards.
To advise customers on the appropriate use of medicine.
To correctly file prescriptions according to SOP’s.
To provide professional service and accurate information to customers, in line with scope of practice.
To assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile or scheduled substances according to a formula and SOP’s.
To order medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6, according to an instruction of the responsible pharmacist on duty.
To maintain stock levels and check expiry dates according to SOP’s.
To execute housekeeping and display merchandise according to SOP’s / Pharmacy Efficiency Principles.
To execute pharmacy-related administration and reports as per scope of practice.
To adhere to ethical, legislative and regulatory requirements of the SAPC.
Knowledge:
Pharmaceutical legislation and regulatory requirements
Pharmacy efficiency principles or equivalent
Good pharmacy practice principles
Stock management
Basic understanding of medical aid regulations
Skills:
Customer and service orientated
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail
Administration skills
Numeracy skills
Competencies:
Essential:
Following Instructions and Procedures
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Desirable:
Relating and networking
Adhering to Principles and Values
Presenting and Communicating Information
Planning and Organising
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Minimum requirements
Experience:
Essential:
1 year experience as a Pharmacist Administrator / Pharmacist Assistant
Competent in dispensing patient prescriptions within scope of practice
Desirable:
Experience in a retail pharmacy
Education:
Essential: Further Education and Training Certificate Pharmacist Assistance
Essential: Registration with SAPC
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