Dis-Chem Pharmacies is the leading Pharmaceutical retailer in South-Africa. Established in 1978, Dis-Chem started out as a small pharmacy in Mondeor, South of Johannesburg. Today the group is still privately owned and run by the original founders. Dis-Chem has been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review, and has also bee...
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Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Security Admin Clerk. The main purpose of the position is to provide support and assistance with general administrative function within the security department.
Minimum Requirement:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- 1 – 2 year experience in a similar environment
- Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Advantageous:
- PSIRA qualification
- Easy Roster
Job Specification…
Security Administration
- Assist with filing and keeping record of petrol slips, vehicles service history and the property rental invoices.
- Assist in collection and compiling of manual timesheets from security employees.
- Accurately capture timesheet for submission to relevant manager and adhere to the cut-off-dates.
- Assist with conducting background checks on candidates for employment on Managed Integrity system.
- Send telegrams to AWOL employees and ensure absence register is and maintained and updated date.
Ensure that bookings for vehicles service are conducted timeously.
- Ensure that leave forms as prepared accordingly asper leave type for submission.
- Assist in compiling minutes during disciplinary enquiries.
- Assist employees with completion of their withdrawal claims and submit these to the Manager for approval.
Coordination:
- Assist with the preparation for Security Guard’s interviews and ensure that successful candidates are contacted.
- Assist successful candidates with completing the pre-discussion questionnaire form.
- Ensure that all necessary documents are in the pack for new employees, i.e. bank details, clear ID copy, tax certificate, EE Form, PSSPF nomination form and PSIRA certificate.
Reporting:
- Record any security related incidents.
- Compile monthly reports as required.
Competencies
Essential:
- English –Read, write and speak
- Good communication and listening skills
- Trustworthy and Honest
- Problem Solving Skills
- Time management and results driven
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s
Special conditions of employment:
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Salon Call Centre Agent to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to handle the electronic dairy for the Beauty Salon Department and queries received via phone calls and verbal communication. You will also be required to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Salon procedures and be able to book the correct treatment for customers. To be able to offer extra services in order to upsell and maximise profits.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Advantageous:
- Tertiary qualification in Beauty Therapy/Somatology
- Customer care experience
Job Specification:
- Advise and assist customers regarding Salon Services offered by Dis-Chem.
- Follow up with customers regarding any feedback requested.
- Find and provide any information the customer needs as a Dis-Chem customer.
- Report any customer discrepancies to management.
- Process all interactions necessary for the accurate management of adherence calls.
- Contact the Salon to correct any errors that might occur and report to Management.
- Ensure adherence to Dis-Chem standards.
- Maintain customer profiles on the system.
- Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
- Report any customer discrepancies to management.
- Use proper telephone etiquette when speaking with patients over the phone.
- Report to management on a regular basis regarding call centre matters.
- Ensure all Call Centre related administration is up to date for reporting and auditing purposes.
Competencies
Essential:
- Telephone ethicist. Beauty Salons and Nailbar practice standards and operations.
- Good communication skills
- Customer service/focus
- Ability to work under pressure
- Deadline driven
Advantageous:
Special conditions of employment:
- South African
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Baby City Northgate store has an opportunity available for a Sales Assistant to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be assist with the overall management of the store to ensure, operational and administrative duties are performed as per the standard policy and procedure.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
- Retail experience
Job Specification…
- Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers.
- Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
- Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
- Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
- Manage refund and return transactions.
- Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
- Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
- Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
- Manage and control high risk stock
- Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
- Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
- Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
- Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.
Competencies
Essential:
- Retail administration and operational knowledge
- Team player, good customer relations
- Leadership and management skills
- Trustworthy and honesty
- Ability to work under pressure
- Deadline driven
Special conditions of employment:
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Groblersdal store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language and a second language
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-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 medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with 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
- Assist with 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
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ 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
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- 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 a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Killarney store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language and a second language
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-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 medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with 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
- Assist with 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
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ 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
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- 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 a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Health Merchandiser for their Vaal Mall store. Your responsibilities lie in ensuring Dis-Chem’s basic merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Provide customers with outstanding customer service.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Up to 6 months’ retail experience
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Diploma or degree within the Health Focus category
- At least 1 year retail experience
Job Description:
- Restock merchandise as per business requirements.
- Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the store room, is stored and packed in the correct space.
- Ensure full range of products is on the shelves at all times.
- Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, First In First Out basis.
- Assist with general stocktaking.
- Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing.
- Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained.
- Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the store room as well as on the shop floor.
- Assist with back shopping.
- Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
Competencies
Essential:
- Strong command of the English language
- Presentable
- Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
- Product and category knowledge.
- Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
- Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers
- SAP
- Unisolv
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
- Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant for their Store in Centurion, Gauteng. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Retail experience as a sales consultant
- Computer literate
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience
Job Description:
- Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
- Provide a high level of customer care and service
- Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
- Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
- Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
- Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
- Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
- Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
- Manage Salon appointments
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations
Competencies:
Essential:
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Be a team player
- Provide excellent customer service
- Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
- Work according to a task schedule
Advantageous:
- Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
- Previous sales and promotional training
- Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
- Bilingual
- Stock management
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity available for a Travelling Nail Technician for their Westrand Region. Great Earning Potential with Excellent Commission structure.
Perform nail treatment according to Dis-Chem standards. Create awareness regarding the variety of nail treatments at Dis-Chem. Contribute to appropriate customer liaison practices, when performing these treatments.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
- Nail Technician Certificate
- At least 1 years’ technical experience in a professional beauty/nail salon environment
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Knowledge of all salon treatments offered
- All product training, nail products and retail products used for nail treatments (Gel, Gelish and Acrylic)
Advantageous:
- Salon booking system experience
Job Description:
Sales:
- Meet monthly treatment and product targets.
- Promote the salon on a daily basis to achieve monthly targets.
- Attend training to stay informed and educated regarding new products, treatment and/or service techniques and all salon equipment
Customer Service:
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures when dealing with customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Provide customers with accurate feedback regarding queries within a reasonable time.
- Market Dis-Chem offerings to new and existing customers on a daily basis.
- Provide customers with an excellent and memorable salon experience.
- Conduct monthly promotions in conjunction with management.
Administration:
- New customers should complete customer cards and after every treatment and/ or service.
- Complete and submit accurate monthly reports in time.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem treatment and service payment procedures.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
Stock Control:
- Maintain stock on hand according to Dis-Chem procedures.
- Report short, damage and expired stock to management
- Maintain effective and accurate merchandising of promotions.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
- Ensure that all relevant equipment is in a working condition and clean at all time.
- Report general maintenance and faulty equipment on a regular basis.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Possess general knowledge of nail technology (correct product application techniques) and nail contra-indications for nail treatments
- Strong command of the English language
- Be a team player, have good customer relations
- Trustworthy and honest
- Be deadline and target driven – daily treatment planning and administration and meet monthly treatment targets
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Fit and able to perform all salon treatments offered
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
- Willing to travel to various stores
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity available for a Travelling Nail Technician for their Eastrand Region. Great Earning Potential with Excellent Commission structure.Perform nail treatment according to Dis-Chem standards. Create awareness regarding the variety of nail treatments at Dis-Chem. Contribute to appropriate customer liaison practices, when performing these treatments.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
- Nail Technician Certificate
- At least 1 years’ technical experience in a professional beauty/nail salon environment
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Knowledge of all salon treatments offered
- All product training, nail products and retail products used for nail treatments (Gel, Gelish and Acrylic)
Advantageous:
- Salon booking system experience
Job Description:
Sales:
- Meet monthly treatment and product targets.
- Promote the salon on a daily basis to achieve monthly targets.
- Attend training to stay informed and educated regarding new products, treatment and/or service techniques and all salon equipment
Customer Service:
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures when dealing with customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Provide customers with accurate feedback regarding queries within a reasonable time.
- Market Dis-Chem offerings to new and existing customers on a daily basis.
- Provide customers with an excellent and memorable salon experience.
- Conduct monthly promotions in conjunction with management.
Administration:
- New customers should complete customer cards and after every treatment and/ or service.
- Complete and submit accurate monthly reports in time.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem treatment and service payment procedures.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
Stock Control:
- Maintain stock on hand according to Dis-Chem procedures.
- Report short, damage and expired stock to management
- Maintain effective and accurate merchandising of promotions.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
- Ensure that all relevant equipment is in a working condition and clean at all time.
- Report general maintenance and faulty equipment on a regular basis.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Possess general knowledge of nail technology (correct product application techniques) and nail contra-indications for nail treatments
- Strong command of the English language
- Be a team player, have good customer relations
- Trustworthy and honest
- Be deadline and target driven – daily treatment planning and administration and meet monthly treatment targets
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Fit and able to perform all salon treatments offered
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
- Willing to travel to various stores
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an established Travel Beauty Therapist for their Eastrand Region. You will be required to create awareness that Dis-Chem offers a variety of skincare & body treatments in the Dis-Chem Beauty Salons. You will be responsible for contributing to proper client liaison & care when performing treatments.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- 2 year relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- Minimum of 12 months’ technical/practical experience in a professional beauty salon environment
- Computer literate
- Sound numerical skills
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- 3 year relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- Minimum of 3 years' technical/practical experience in a professional beauty salon environment
Job Description:
- Provide customers with an excellent salon experience
- Perform facials, waxing, massages, manicures and pedicures in line with Dis-Chem standards
- Report on, and provide feedback to, customers’ queries, complaints and compliments
- Keep abreast of new products and treatments/service techniques
- Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem Salon’s needs
- Ensure all relevant equipment is operational and sanitary at all times
Competencies:
Essential:
- Possess general knowledge of skin anatomy, physiology and contradictions for skin/body treatments
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Be a team player, have good customer relations
- Be deadline and target driven
Advantageous:
- Soft laser and Bio-Magnetic, microdermabrasion, slimming and spray tan
- Any laser or additional salon equipment training
- Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Willing and able to travel to and from the store
- Fit and able to perform massage, facial and body treatments
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the services of a reputable Health Consultants specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for their Bayside Mall store in Tableview.
You will be responsible for effectively promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products through consistent customer service,
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 6 months’ sales experience in a Vitamins / Health environment
- Strong command of the English language
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Qualification in BSc Biomedicine and/or BSc Biotechnology, or relevant qualification within the health focus field
- Sales experience in a retail environment
- Experience in the health industry (vitamins, supplements or health foods)
- Fluent in a 2nd language prominently spoken in the area
Job description:
- Assist and advise customers, and ensure the highest levels of customer care and service are met
- Assist with back shopping when requested to do so, to ensure the effective operation of the department and store
- Keep merchandise displays in the health focus area stocked and faced up
- Report all price discrepancies to management as they appear
- Adhere to store layouts within the Health Department
- Ensure broadsheet items are well displayed, merchandised, promoted and available
- Implement promotional displays and merchandising material
- Achieve monthly team, brand and vendor targets
- Keep abreast with new products and product lines
- Follow the Health Department’s administrative processes and procedures, including, but not limited to, weekly returns, stock control and monitoring of stock levels
Competencies:
Essential:
- Promotions and personal selling
- Customer service
- Strong command of the English language
- Basic report analysis
- Team player
- Time management
- Honest and trustworthy
Advantageous:
- Product knowledge and stock control
- Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Toti Center store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language and a second language
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-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 medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with 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
- Assist with 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
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ 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
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- 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 a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
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Job Description
Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Howick. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric
- Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
- Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
- 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Advantageous:
- Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
- Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra
Job Description:
- Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
- Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
- Ensure all clinic services are available at the
- Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
- Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
- Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
- Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
- Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
- Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
- Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
- Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
- Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
- Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Method of Application
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