Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
Assist with re-packaging of medicine
Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ 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
Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
Explain medical aid costs to patients
Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
Maintain customer profiles on the system
Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
Exercise stock, cash and asset control