Dispensary assistant/ Pharmacy Tech X 4
- Permanent North American Gaeltacht, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- A minimum of 2 years' proven experience in a dispensary or pharmacy environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A pharmacy chain in Kwekwe and Battlefields Midlands seeks to hire X 4 Dispensary Assistants staying in or willing to relocate to the area. *** Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a 1 week On-the-Job Practical Interview.
Checklist Of Duties
Weekly 5 days in 2 days out, 7AM - 4PM
Checklist Of Duties
- Accurately dispense prescription medications and medical products under the supervision of the pharmacist.
- Prepare prescriptions by counting pills, labeling bottles, pricing, and compounding medications as required.
- Process medical aid claims under NH263 to ensure smooth patient transactions.
- Monitor product expiry dates and remove any stock with a shelf life of less than 6 months.
- Conduct thorough investigations on unresolved prescriptions (hanging scripts) to ensure they are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Manage stock orders, deliveries, and proper storage to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Provide excellent customer service, addressing customer concerns and complaints professionally.
- Stay up to date with industry developments, pharmacy regulations, and best practices.
Weekly 5 days in 2 days out, 7AM - 4PM
- Send a CV with a relevant qualification in Dispensary Assistance or Pharmaceutical Technology.
- A minimum of 2 years' proven experience in a dispensary or pharmacy environment.
- At least 5 'O' Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Knowledge of dispensary operations, pharmacy workflows, and stock management processes.
- Knowledge of medicine brands, generic medicines, and trade names of medications.
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience in processing medical aid claims through the Health263 (NH263) system.
- Proficiency in Dispenseware software.
- Sound understanding of health and safety regulations within a pharmacy environment.
- Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Active team player with the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic working environment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Dispense and prepare prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, process medical aid claims through NH263, and investigate unresolved prescriptions. Manage stock orders, deliveries, storage, and expiry dates while providing professional customer service and following pharmacy regulations and safety practices.
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant qualification in Dispensary Assistance or Pharmaceutical Technology, at least two years of pharmacy or dispensary experience, and five or more O-Level subjects including English and Mathematics. They must demonstrate practical knowledge of dispensary operations, medicine brands and generics, NH263 claims processing, Dispenseware, stock management, and customer service.
Skills
- Prescription Dispensing
- Prescription Preparation
- Medication Compounding
- Medical Aid Claims Processing
- Health263 (NH263) System
- Dispenseware Software
- Pharmacy Stock Management
- Expiry Date Monitoring
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Pharmacy Regulations
- Medicine Brand and Generic Name Knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Communication
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Transport Allowance
- Lunch Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
Keywords
- Dispensary Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Prescription Dispensing
- Prescription Preparation
- Medication Compounding
- Pharmacist Supervision
- Medical Aid Claims
- Health263
- NH263
- Dispenseware
- Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy Workflows
- Stock Management
- Inventory Accuracy
- Expiry Date Monitoring
- Medicine Brands
- Generic Medicines
- Trade Names
- Customer Service
- Pharmacy Regulations
- Health and Safety
- Unresolved Prescriptions
- Stock Orders
- Deliveries
- Medication Storage