Dispensary Support Learnerships 2024 – X13 Positions

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location: Gauteng & Kwazulu-Natal
Closing date: 05 January 2024

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is offering an exciting opportunity for someone eager to learn and join our team as a Dispensary Support Learner. This role aims to bring on board individuals who have the potential to successfully complete the basic pharmacist assistant course.

Throughout this learnership, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of various aspects within the pharmaceutical realm, focusing on dispensing while emphasizing the importance of practical on-the-job learning and maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Handling the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
Assisting with call center scripts and managing patient service telephone inquiries.
Providing health-related information to individuals, promoting well-being.
Assisting with authorization processes for chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication under various schemes.
Reporting on low or out-of-stock levels and identifying stock errors for the dispensary manager.
Receiving dispensary stock in adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Assisting in unpacking, arranging merchandise, and maintaining cleanliness in the dispensary and Over-The-Counter (OTC) shelves as directed by the responsible pharmacist.
Carrying out any additional duties delegated by the Dispensary Manager.
Ensuring accurate picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication, being mindful of common dosages and crucial drug interactions.
Verifying all medications for accuracy, with final approval and signature from a pharmacist.
Following up with patients regarding script tracking reports and appointments, as per the dispensary manager’s instructions.

Requirements:

Grade 12 qualification with Mathematics and either Life Science or Physical Science.
Minimum average score of 50%.

Skills and Competencies:

Proficiency in English and a second language (reading, writing, and speaking).
Strong time management skills, ability to work under deadlines, and handle pressure while paying attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, including listening and customer service orientation.
Problem-solving ability, teamwork, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthiness, and honesty.
Competence in computer literacy and numerical skills.

How To Apply:

Location: Westgate, Gauteng

Closing date: 05 January 2024

Apply Online for the Dis-Chem: Dispensary Support Learnership

Location: Benoni, Gauteng