2023 Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership Programme

by Thando · Published April 1, 2023 · Updated April 1, 2023

2023 Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting South African unemployed youth to apply for the Learnership Programme 2023.

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location: South Africa
Closing date: 28 April 2023

Aims of the Programme

The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.

This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on-the-job learning.

Required Competencies:

English and 2nd language Read, write, and speak.
Time management, deadline-driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem-solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthiness, and honesty.
Computer, numerical skills.

Responsibilities

The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
Ensure accurate picking/packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages and important drug interactions.
Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and follow-up appointments.
Assist with call center scripts and patient service telephone calls.
Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication.
Report on low – / out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.