Pharmacist Intern Opportunity at Dis-Chem Riverside Queenstown

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is offering a Pharmacist Intern position at its Riverside store in Queenstown. This fixed-term contract provides hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical field, focusing on patient care, accuracy, and professional development. You will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist while applying the knowledge gained during your BPharm studies.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm degree
• Computer literacy in MS Office

Advantageous Experience

• Holiday work during studies
• Knowledge of Unisolve and E-Scripting

Key Duties

• Process Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicine sales under supervision
• Assist with preparing non-sterile and sterile medicines according to approved procedures
• Support manufacturing and repackaging of medicine
• Manage stock distribution and control from Schedule 1 to Schedule 6
• Assist in ordering medicine and scheduled substances
• Read and prepare prescriptions
• Select, compound, label, and supply medicine after a pharmacist evaluates the prescription
• Provide patients with correct usage instructions
• Promote health through accurate information
• Capture prescription details and verify patient information
• Pick, pack, and label medicine accurately with awareness of dosage and interactions
• Give patients clear guidance on medicine usage
• Stay updated on medical aid procedures
• Ensure all scripts are checked and signed by a pharmacist
• Assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication area, and front shop
• Track scripts when requested by the dispensary manager
• Explain medical aid costs clearly
• Submit claims and correct medical aid rejections
• Ensure authorization for chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medication
• Update and maintain customer profiles
• Report low stock levels and errors
• Take part in stock counts
• Maintain stock and asset control
• Follow Dis-Chem housekeeping, safety, and operational standards

Competencies

• Strong communication skills in English and a second language
• Attention to detail
• Sound numerical ability
• Customer focus
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy

Special Conditions

• Ability to work retail hours
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• Registered with the Pharmacy Council or holding a valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal record

Benefits

• Market-related salary
• Performance incentives
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Applications close on 24 December 2025. Apply here.