Pharmacist Assistant at MediRite – Apply Now!

Are you a qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant looking to grow your career in a dynamic retail pharmacy environment? MediRite, a leading retail pharmacy brand under the Shoprite Group, is hiring a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) for our Benoni Lake branch.

This is your opportunity to work alongside experienced pharmacists and play a vital role in patient care while managing stock, dispensing medication, and ensuring smooth pharmacy operations.

🏥 Purpose of the Role:

To assist the pharmacist in dispensing medication, managing stock and inventory, and performing essential pharmacy administrative tasks, while delivering outstanding customer service.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately dispense medication under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Maintain effective stock control to ensure product availability and regulatory compliance.

• Perform administrative duties related to prescriptions, patient records, and inventory management.

• Ensure high standards of housekeeping in the pharmacy area to promote cleanliness and safety.

• Deliver excellent front-shop customer service and support customers in selecting healthcare products.

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.

🎓 Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification – essential.

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant.

💼 Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a retail pharmacy setting.

🧠 Key Skills and Competencies:

Essential:

• Solid understanding of dispensing systems and medication knowledge.

• Excellent customer service orientation.

• Ability to follow pharmacy procedures with accuracy and efficiency.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with retail/FMCG operations.

• Knowledge of ordering systems and inventory practices.

🌟 Why Join MediRite?

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and growing team that values your professional input.

• Join the Shoprite Group, one of Africa’s largest retail employers.

• Benefit from ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

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📌 CV Tips for Pharmacist Assistant Roles:

To stand out in your application:

• Clearly list your Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and SAPC registration.

• Emphasize your dispensing experience, especially in busy retail environments.

• Highlight any experience with pharmacy systems, such as ordering platforms or point-of-sale tools.

• Include achievements in customer service or pharmacy operations (e.g., improving stock accuracy, handling high volumes efficiently).

• Use strong action verbs like dispensed, maintained, supported, resolved, and assisted to convey impact.

🌐 Company Website: https://www.shopriteholdings.co.za