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Pharmacist – Cape Gate, Lifestyle Centre (New Store)

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their (New Store) at Cape Gate Lifestyle Centre. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric
BPharm / equivalent qualification
Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
2-3 years retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern) 
Computer literate – MS Office 
Advantageous:

Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
Third additional language
SAP experience
E-scripting experience
Registered tutor
Unisolv experience
Duties and Responsibilities:

Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
The re-packaging of medicines;
The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
The promotion of public health.
Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s 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.
Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
Follow through on promises made to customers.
Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
Maintain customer profiles on the system.
Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
Report on low – / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.
Exercise stock, cash and asset control.
Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy
 Competencies:

Essential:

Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
Good communication skills, listening
Basic dosing and important drug interaction
Customer service/focus
Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
Ability to train other staff members
Conflict management
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
 

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 long periods
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
South African citizen
MIE Clear credit and criminal records
 

Remuneration and benefits:

Market-related salary
Monthly and annual performance pay
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account
 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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

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Accounts Receivable Debtors Administrator (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) – Midrand

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Accounts Receivable Debt Administrator to join their team for a 6 Months Fixed Term Contract. The debt administrator is responsible for successfully and accurately maintaining the debtors book by efficiently collecting debt due to the Group.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate and/ or a relevant Accounting Qualification
• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience in debt collection environment

Advantageous:

• Debt collection experience in a pharmaceutical environment

Job Specification…

• Open and maintain accounts as per standard operating procedure.
• Conduct accurate ITC checks for accounts prior to approval.
• Receive and allocate daily payments from customers to correct accounts.
• Report customer complaints and irregularities to management.
• Run weekly debtors age analysis reports for review by management.
• Contact customers and ensure that statements and invoices submitted reflect outstanding and obtain commitment for payment from the customer
• Maintain record of all correspondence and discussions relating to customers.
• Update and maintain accurate record of customer details on the master data.
• Prepare and reconcile debtor’s accounts and resolve any outstanding queries.
• Review and maintain age analysis to ensure debt does not exceed 60 days.
• Communicate monthly to each customer to collect outstanding debt.
• Resolve disputes with customers and ensure all queries and enquiries on customer accounts are addressed timeously.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Competencies

Essential:

• MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Trustworthy and honest
• Self-motivated
• Self management

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market Related Salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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

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Accounts Receivable Trade Debtors Administrator – Midrand

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Accounts Receivable Debt Administrator to join their Trade Debtors team. The debt administrator is responsible for successfully and accurately maintaining the debtors book by efficiently collecting debt due to the Group.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate and/ or a relevant Accounting Qualification
• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience in debt collection environment

Advantageous:

• Debt collection experience in a pharmaceutical environment

Job Specification…

• Open and maintain accounts as per standard operating procedure.
• Conduct accurate ITC checks for accounts prior to approval.
• Receive and allocate daily payments from customers to correct accounts.
• Report customer complaints and irregularities to management.
• Run weekly debtors age analysis reports for review by management.
• Contact customers and ensure that statements and invoices submitted reflect outstanding and obtain commitment for payment from the customer
• Maintain record of all correspondence and discussions relating to customers.
• Update and maintain accurate record of customer details on the master data.
• Prepare and reconcile debtor’s accounts and resolve any outstanding queries.
• Review and maintain age analysis to ensure debt does not exceed 60 days.
• Communicate monthly to each customer to collect outstanding debt.
• Resolve disputes with customers and ensure all queries and enquiries on customer accounts are addressed timeously.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Competencies

Essential:

• MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Trustworthy and honest
• Self-motivated
• Self management

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market Related Salary
• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund
• Staff Account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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

Auxilary Nurses – Johannesburg South

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Auxiliary Nurse  To provide basic nursing care and pre-consultation support to patients attending the Primary Health Clinic. Responsible for taking and recording vital signs, facilitating patient flow, obtaining and documenting consent, maintaining accurate patient records, and provide basic administration support Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (or equivalent recognized qualification).
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Auxiliary Nurse, where applicable
• Minimum of 1- 3 yrs experience in primary healthcare, outpatient or clinic environment will be
• Computer literate – MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Consultation Patient Assessment

• Assist with the preparation of patients before consultation by performing basic assessments as delegated by the Registered Nurse•
• Receive patients in the pre-consultation area in a professional and respectful manner.
• Confirm patient identity using the approved patient identification process.
• Record reason for visiting or presenting complaint as per clinic procedure.
• Take, document and report basic vital signs, including:
• oBlood pressure
• oPulse
• oTemperature
• oRespiratory rate
• oOxygen saturation, where applicable
• oWeight
• oHeight
• oBody Mass Index, where applicable
• oBlood glucose, where delegated and according to protocol
• Identify abnormal vital signs and immediately report these to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with basic screening according to clinic protocols.

Patient Administration

• To support accurate and efficient patient administration in the pre-consultation room.
• Ensure patient demographic details are verified.
• Ensure patient electronic health records are available and updated.
• Record all relevant pre-consultation information accurately.
• Ensure required documents are signed, completed and correctly.
• Capture information on the clinic system.
• Ensure accurate handover of patient information to the Registered Nurse or consulting practitioner.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Accurately record all vital signs and observations clearly.
• Ensure patient records are complete, legible, dated and signed where required.
• Document consent and patient interactions according to facility policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of patient information.
• Comply with legal, ethical and facility record-keeping requirements.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a clean, safe and hygienic patient and clinical environment.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.

• Perform hand hygiene according to protocol.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Clean and disinfect equipment between patients.
• Ensure equipment such as blood pressure machines, thermometers, glucometers and scales are clean and functional.
• Report faulty equipment to the Registered Nurse or Clinic Manager.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste according to facility policy or established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the pre-consultation room.
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements.

Communication and Teamwork

• The Auxiliary Nurse must work closely with the Registered Nurse, doctors, reception team and other healthcare workers.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families and staff.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly.
• Follow instructions from the Registered Nurse.
• Support efficient patient movement through the clinic.
• Always maintain professional behaviour.
• Participating in clinic meetings, training and quality improvement activities where required.

General

• The Auxiliary Nurse must function strictly within the scope of practice for an Auxiliary Nurse and within facility protocols.
• The Auxiliary Nurse may not:
• Work independently without supervision.
• Diagnose patients.
• Prescribe medication.
• Change treatment plans.
• Give clinical advice outside approved protocol.
• Perform procedures outside the delegated scope.
• Obtain consent for complex clinical procedures without Registered Nurse or practitioner involvement.

The Auxiliary Nurse must immediately escalate to the Registered Nurse if:

• Vital signs are abnormal.
• A patient appears acutely ill or unstable.
• A patient reports chest pain, shortness of breath, severe pain, fainting, confusion or severe bleeding.
• There is uncertainty regarding consent.
• A patient refuses care or withdraws consent.
• There is no clinical, ethical or safety concern.

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Sound understanding of basic nursing principles, anatomy and physiology, patient care practices, infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, confidentiality requirements, health promotion principles, and record-keeping requirements.
• Business acumen
• Cogntive skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality Orientation
• Self management skills
• Leadership skills
• technical skills
• Management skills
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Clear credit and criminal records
• Based in a private Dis-Chem Clinic in store.
• Primarily assigned to the pre-consultation room.
• May be required to assist in other clinic areas within scope and under supervision.
• May require standing for extended periods.
• Must comply with shift schedules, clinic operating hours and facility policies.
• Must wear prescribed uniform and identification badge

Legal Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and maintenance of current registration status.
• Practice within the Nursing Act, applicable healthcare legislation, and the prescribed scope of practice.
• Adherence to ethical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all health, safety, quality assurance, and infection prevention regulations relevant to the healthcare environment.

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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

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Auxilary Nurses – Randburg Area

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Auxiliary Nurse  To provide basic nursing care and pre-consultation support to patients attending the Primary Health Clinic. Responsible for taking and recording vital signs, facilitating patient flow, obtaining and documenting consent, maintaining accurate patient records, and provide basic administration support Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (or equivalent recognized qualification).
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Auxiliary Nurse, where applicable
• Minimum of 1- 3 yrs experience in primary healthcare, outpatient or clinic environment will be
• Computer literate – MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Consultation Patient Assessment

• Assist with the preparation of patients before consultation by performing basic assessments as delegated by the Registered Nurse•
• Receive patients in the pre-consultation area in a professional and respectful manner.
• Confirm patient identity using the approved patient identification process.
• Record reason for visiting or presenting complaint as per clinic procedure.
• Take, document and report basic vital signs, including:
• oBlood pressure
• oPulse
• oTemperature
• oRespiratory rate
• oOxygen saturation, where applicable
• oWeight
• oHeight
• oBody Mass Index, where applicable
• oBlood glucose, where delegated and according to protocol
• Identify abnormal vital signs and immediately report these to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with basic screening according to clinic protocols.

Patient Administration

• To support accurate and efficient patient administration in the pre-consultation room.
• Ensure patient demographic details are verified.
• Ensure patient electronic health records are available and updated.
• Record all relevant pre-consultation information accurately.
• Ensure required documents are signed, completed and correctly.
• Capture information on the clinic system.
• Ensure accurate handover of patient information to the Registered Nurse or consulting practitioner.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Accurately record all vital signs and observations clearly.
• Ensure patient records are complete, legible, dated and signed where required.
• Document consent and patient interactions according to facility policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of patient information.
• Comply with legal, ethical and facility record-keeping requirements.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a clean, safe and hygienic patient and clinical environment.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.

• Perform hand hygiene according to protocol.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Clean and disinfect equipment between patients.
• Ensure equipment such as blood pressure machines, thermometers, glucometers and scales are clean and functional.
• Report faulty equipment to the Registered Nurse or Clinic Manager.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste according to facility policy or established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the pre-consultation room.
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements.

Communication and Teamwork

• The Auxiliary Nurse must work closely with the Registered Nurse, doctors, reception team and other healthcare workers.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families and staff.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly.
• Follow instructions from the Registered Nurse.
• Support efficient patient movement through the clinic.
• Always maintain professional behaviour.
• Participating in clinic meetings, training and quality improvement activities where required.

General

• The Auxiliary Nurse must function strictly within the scope of practice for an Auxiliary Nurse and within facility protocols.
• The Auxiliary Nurse may not:
• Work independently without supervision.
• Diagnose patients.
• Prescribe medication.
• Change treatment plans.
• Give clinical advice outside approved protocol.
• Perform procedures outside the delegated scope.
• Obtain consent for complex clinical procedures without Registered Nurse or practitioner involvement.

The Auxiliary Nurse must immediately escalate to the Registered Nurse if:

• Vital signs are abnormal.
• A patient appears acutely ill or unstable.
• A patient reports chest pain, shortness of breath, severe pain, fainting, confusion or severe bleeding.
• There is uncertainty regarding consent.
• A patient refuses care or withdraws consent.
• There is no clinical, ethical or safety concern.

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Sound understanding of basic nursing principles, anatomy and physiology, patient care practices, infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, confidentiality requirements, health promotion principles, and record-keeping requirements.
• Business acumen
• Cogntive skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality Orientation
• Self management skills
• Leadership skills
• technical skills
• Management skills
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Clear credit and criminal records
• Based in a private Dis-Chem Clinic in store.
• Primarily assigned to the pre-consultation room.
• May be required to assist in other clinic areas within scope and under supervision.
• May require standing for extended periods.
• Must comply with shift schedules, clinic operating hours and facility policies.
• Must wear prescribed uniform and identification badge

Legal Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and maintenance of current registration status.
• Practice within the Nursing Act, applicable healthcare legislation, and the prescribed scope of practice.
• Adherence to ethical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all health, safety, quality assurance, and infection prevention regulations relevant to the healthcare environment.

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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

Click here to apply

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