Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Struisbaai

About the role

Overberg Personnel is recruiting a qualified pharmacist assistant for a community pharmacy in Struisbaai, Western Cape. The position is full time and involves assisting the pharmacist with dispensing and day-to-day pharmacy operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with dispensing medication under the required supervision.
• Prepare, label and dispense prescriptions in line with legal and professional requirements.
• Help with repeat prescriptions and chronic medication management.
• Give professional advice to patients within their scope of practice.
• Help with stock control, ordering and monitoring medicine expiry dates.
• Ensure proper storage, handling and record-keeping of medicines.
• Handle patient queries and general pharmacy duties, and keep the dispensary clean and organised.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification and current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Previous community pharmacy experience is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of medicines, dispensing procedures and pharmacy operations.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organisation and time management.
• Good communication, customer service and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and under pressure in a busy pharmacy.

Required skills

• Computer literacy, preferably with experience of pharmacy dispensing systems.
• Knowledge of medical aid claims and chronic medication is an advantage.