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Description Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Blomtuin Store in Western Cape. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications. Minimum Requirements:Essential:Grade 12 / MatricBPharm / equivalent qualificationRegistered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)Min 2- 3 years' experience in Pharmaceutical2-3 years retail pharmacy experience Computer literate – MS Office Advantageous:Relevant retail/ FMCG experienceThird additional languageSAP experienceE-scripting experienceRegistered tutorUnisolv experienceDuties and ResponsibilitiesDispensing of Medication:Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of PharmacistAccurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council. •Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system. Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.Provide 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.Customer Service: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 and follow up appointments.Explain all medical aid costs to patients. Administration: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.Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.Stock Control:Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.Exercise stock, cash and asset control Competencies:Essential:Comprehensive medicine knowledge including common dosing regimes, interactions and counselling to ensure appropriate and effective treatment outcomes. Understanding of Retail as pertains to pharmacy.Ability to think criticallyPossess excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from all sections of the community. English and 2nd language – Read, write and speakFinds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.Acts as a role model to others and talks to others about the need for high standards and quality. Demonstrates drive to ensure that quality is not compromised.Time management. Able to meet deadlines. Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Computer, numerical skills. Unisolv and SAP, E-Scripting Special conditions of employment:Registered with the South African Pharmacy CouncilWilling and able to work retail hoursControlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stockPhysically fit and able to stand for long periodsValid driver’s license and own reliable transportSouth African citizenMIE Clear credit and criminal records Remuneration and benefits:Market-related salaryMedical aidProvident fundStaff account ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. Package & Remuneration Market Related About Us We are the Pharmacists who care! We are South Africa’s leading go-to pharmacy group for everything related to health, wellness, and vitality. Our slogan, Better health starts here, is not just a promise, it is our purpose to provide better service, better variety, and better everyday low prices, for both our employees and customers. At the heart of our success is our Pharmacy-first approach as great retail starts with great care. Every one of our stores includes a fully equipped Dispensary, ensuring that our customers receive expert advice, trusted medication and compassionate service whenever they step through our doors. Why a pharmacy career at Dis-Chem? Dis-Chem has established itself as one of South Africa’s premier health-and-wellness organisations, trusted by thousands of customers every day. Here in our Pharmacy division, you go beyond dispensing prescriptions and managing stock. You join a team that delivers wellness, supports communities, and sets the benchmark for pharmaceutical customer-care. Behind every prescription, consultation and health solution is a passionate team of professionals who truly care. Our pharmacists not just dispense medication, they build relationships, educate communities and empower people to live healthier lives. What Sets Us Apart
A strong national footprint and brand, offering you exposure across multiple stores, clinic formats and operational styles. A culture that emphasizes care and superior patient-service. Opportunities for career progression: from pharmacist-assistant and pharmacist roles, to Dispensary Manager and even into operational management or pharmacy-strategy functions. Access to ongoing professional development, peer networks and exposure to the full wellness ecosystem within Dis-Chem—beauty, nutrition, clinical services.
What You’ll Gain
A meaningful role where your work directly impacts individual patient outcomes and community wellness. A platform for professional growth in a company that values and invests in its pharmacy talent. Integration into a multi-disciplinary environment: allied health, wellness retail, clinic services. The benefits of working for a major health-focused employer: career stability, brand recognition, and a strong wellness-oriented culture. For the ambitious-minded: a track-to leadership—clinical lead, store pharmacy manager, regional pharmacy operations.
Take the Next Step If you’re ready to elevate your pharmacy career, make a real difference in people’s lives, and work within a leading health-and-wellness organisation—then Dis-Chem’s Pharmacy team is where you belong. Set your future in motion. Discover the latest pharmacy opportunities below.
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