Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)

Requirements: Grade 12, Grade 1: Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Experience is Non after registration with SAPC. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) as registered as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) with SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) as registered as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) with SAPC. Knowledge and Skills: Computer literacy, Numerical Skills, Strong customer service skills. Good verbal communication skills. Good listener, Follows instructions well. Discreet, Organized skills, Mathematical skills. Good computer skills. Knowledge of drug regulations. Multi-Tasking skills. Duties: Dispensing prescription medication and other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist. Performs administration duties, answering phones, receiving and inputting prescription orders, operating cash registers, restocking inventory. Gathers, organises, and assesses, and patient information Supplies patients with information and education on their prescriptions. Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and pharmacy policies. Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information. Answers patient questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist. Takes inventory of drugs on hand and records results. Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the pharmacist. Maintains electronic patient information. Detail-Oriented, Works well with a team. Record keeping Ability.