Pharmacist Internship

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Job Type: Internship
Posted: 3 hours ago
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is offering a valuable internship opportunity for a Pharmacy graduate at their Farramere store. This program is designed to provide comprehensive training in all major areas of the pharmaceutical environment, instilling a commitment to quality lifelong learning. The primary purpose is to equip you to take responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs and provide excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• A 4-year BPharm degree.
• Basic computer literacy in MS Office.

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Previous holiday work experience during your degree.
• Experience with Unisolve and E-Scripting systems.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Under the direct personal supervision of a registered pharmacist, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing or performing services within the scope of a post-basic pharmacist’s assistant.
• The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assisting with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicines according to approved formulas and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assisting with the manufacturing of medicines according to approved formulas and SOPs.
• The re-packaging of medicines.
• The distribution and control of stock for Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines.
• Ordering medicines and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 as instructed by an authorised person.
• Reading and preparing prescriptions, selecting and compounding medicine, and labelling and supplying it in appropriate containers following a pharmacist’s evaluation.
• Providing patients with clear instructions on the correct use of their medicine.
• Providing health promotion information to individuals.
• For educational purposes, performing services within the full scope of a pharmacist’s practice under supervision.
• Accurately interpreting prescriptions and acting professionally and within the legal requirements of the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Capturing script details accurately and verifying patient information on the system.
• Ensuring accurate picking, packing, and labelling of medication, with awareness of common dosages and critical drug interactions.
• Staying updated on changes in medical aid procedures and claim dispensing requirements.
• Ensuring all entered prescriptions are checked and signed by a pharmacist.
• Advising and assisting patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front-shop.
• Following up on script tracking reports as requested.
• Explaining all medical aid costs to patients, including differences between medical aid and cash prices.
• Processing necessary paperwork for accurate medical aid claim submissions.
• Correcting errors on scripts rejected by medical aids.
• Authorizing chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications.
• Maintaining accurate customer profiles on the system and acting on any profile messages.
• Reporting low stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assisting with scheduled stock takes and exercising stock and asset control.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards in accordance with Dis-Chem policies.
• Adhering to all Dis-Chem Policies, Procedures, SOPs, and Health and Safety regulations.
• Complying with the Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy.

Required Competencies

Essential:

• Proficiency in English and a second language (read, write, speak).
• Ability to apply knowledge gained from the B.Pharm university curriculum.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Conflict management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Sound numerical skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Trustworthiness and honesty.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations.
• Proficiency in a third additional language.
• Knowledge of drug and family planning, and complementary medicine.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must be willing and able to work retail hours.
• Comfort working in an environment with controlled room temperature, security limitations, limited space, and health and safety considerations for risk stock.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council OR have a valid work permit.
• Must provide clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration and Benefits

Dis-Chem offers a competitive package for its interns, which includes:

• A market-related salary.
• Monthly and annual performance-based pay.
• Medical aid benefits.
• Provident fund.
• A staff account.

Please Note: ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Its approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process, aligned with Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

How to Apply

To apply for this internship position, please visit the official application portal.

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