Dis-Chem Pharmacies Learnerships 2024
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is looking for South African jobseekers to join their team as Dispensary Support at the Sunward Park store. Successful applicants will be responsible for assisting with pharmacy-related tasks, including the sale of Schedule 1 medicines, preparation of non-sterile medicines, unpacking stock, cleaning dispensary shelves, managing medicine stock levels, and providing essential customer service.
About the Company
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a leading pharmacy group in South Africa, well-known for its commitment to providing quality healthcare services. The company offers extensive training and development opportunities, especially through their learnership programs, which equip learners with essential skills in pharmaceutical services. This particular learnership offers entry-level candidates a chance to gain valuable experience and build a career in pharmacy.
Learnership Details
- Company Name: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Job Title: Dispensary Support
- Location: South Africa
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term (until SAPC registration as learner basic pharmacist assistant)
- Job Functional Area: Pharmaceutical Support
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification:
- The sale of Schedule 1 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 unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
