Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant to work on a fixed-term contract at their Gateway store in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves assisting patients with medicine needs, dispensing medicines under pharmacist supervision, managing stock, and providing excellent customer service in a retail pharmacy setting. Responsibilities include handling controlled medicines, processing prescriptions, managing medical aid claims, stock control, and customer service across dispensary, front shop, and self-medication sections. Requirements include a Grade 12 certificate, basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification, SAPC registration, fluency in English and another language, and experience with retail or pharmacy systems like Unisolv, SAP, or E-Scripting. Preferred skills include oncology, family planning, or complementary medicine knowledge. The role offers market-rate salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment, with potential weekend/evening shifts and physical demands.