Are you a recent BPharm graduate eager to start your career in the pharmaceutical industry? Dis-Chem Pharmacies offers a fantastic opportunity through their Pharmacist Internships available at various locations across South Africa.
This article will provide comprehensive details about these internships, focusing on the Village Square Pharmacy in Durbanville, Western Cape, and other locations where you can apply.
Dis-Chem Pharmacist Internships Overview
- Position: Pharmacist Internships
- Location: Various locations
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- Industry: Pharmaceuticals
- Experience Level: Entry Level
About Dis-Chem
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a leading retail pharmacy group in South Africa, renowned for its exceptional customer service and extensive product range. The company is committed to professional development and offers numerous growth opportunities within the pharmaceutical sector.
Pharmacist Internships Description
The Dis-Chem Pharmacist Internships aim to equip interns with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of the pharmaceutical environment. The program focuses on:
- Providing pharmaceutical care by addressing patients’ medication-related needs.
- Ensuring accountability for meeting these needs.
- Promoting quality lifelong learning.
- Delivering excellent customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Pharmacist Intern, you will:
- Perform services or acts related to the scope of practice of a pharmacist’s assistant under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
- Help in the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicines according to approved formulas and SOPs.
- Support the manufacturing and re-packaging of medicines.
- Manage the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines.
- Assist with ordering medicines as per the Medicines Act.
- Read and prepare prescriptions, label medicines, and supply them in appropriate containers following pharmacist evaluation.
- Provide patients with instructions regarding the correct use of medicines.
- Offer health promotion information to individuals.
- Capture prescription details accurately and verify patient details on the system.
- Ensure the accuracy of medication picking, packing, and labeling.
- Stay updated on changes in medical aid procedures and claims requirements.
- Check the accuracy of prescriptions and obtain pharmacist verification.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking.
- Explain medical aid costs to patients.
- Process paperwork for medical aid claims and correct errors on rejected scripts.
- Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication.
- Maintain customer profiles and handle messages appropriately.
- Report low/out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Participate in scheduled stock takes and exercise stock control.
- Maintain housekeeping standards according to Dis-Chem guidelines.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
- Wear the Dis-Chem uniform and comply with the personal appearance policy.
Competencies
Essential:
- Proficiency in English and a second language (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Application of knowledge from the BPharm curriculum.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Conflict management abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Sound numerical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Team player mentality.
- Trustworthiness and honesty.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of retail/FMCG operations.
- Additional language proficiency.
- Knowledge of drug and family planning, and complementary medicine.
Special Conditions of Employment
- Willingness to work retail hours.
- Ability to work in controlled room temperature, secure, and limited space environments.
- Physical fitness to stand for long periods.
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council or a valid work permit.
- Clear credit and criminal records.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Market-related salary.
- Equal opportunity employer.
- Consideration of Employment Equity Plan and Targets.
- Support for the recruitment of people with disabilities.
Application Process
Apply for the Pharmacist Internships at your preferred location:
- Village Square Pharmacy, Durbanville, Western Cape: Apply Here
- Victory Park Pharmacy, Randburg: Apply Here
- Valley View Pharmacy, Krugersdorp: Apply Here
- Vaal Mall Pharmacy, Vanderbijlpark: Apply Here
- The Glen Pharmacy, Johannesburg: Apply Here
- Savannah Mall Pharmacy, Limpopo: Apply Here
- Ridgeview Pharmacy, Helderkruin: Apply Here
- Potchefstroom Pharmacy: Apply Here
- Polokwane North Mall: Apply Here
- Paarl Mall Pharmacy, Western Cape: Apply Here
- Norwood Pharmacy, Johannesburg: Apply Here
- Nicolway Pharmacy, Bryanston: Apply Here
- New Market Mall Pharmacy, Alberton: Apply Here
- New Market Lifestyle Centre Pharmacy, Alberton: Apply Here
- Mooirivier Junction Pharmacy, Potchefstroom: Apply Here
- Mondeor Pharmacy, Johannesburg: Apply Here
- Linksfield Pharmacy, Johannesburg: Apply Here
- Lambton Gardens Pharmacy, Germiston: Apply Here
- Fontainebleau, Randburg: Apply Here
- Ferngate Pharmacy: Apply Here
- Cornubia Pharmacy, KZN: Apply Here
- Claremont, Western Cape: Apply Here
- Canal Walk, Western Cape: Apply Here
- Blue Route Pharmacy, Western Cape: Apply Here
- Blue Crane Ridge Pharmacy, Alberton: Apply Here
- Bloemfontein: Apply Here
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven’t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
If you are a recent BPharm graduate eager to embark on a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry, the Dis-Chem Pharmacist Internships offer a unique and valuable opportunity. Available at numerous locations across South Africa, these internships provide comprehensive training and practical experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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