Pharmacist – Unicare Bellville

Introduction

• Unicare is seeking to appoint a dedicated and detail-oriented Blister Pharmacist who is passionate about patient care, customer service, and medication safety.
• The successful candidate will be based at Unicare 24 Hour Pharmacy, Bellville, reporting directly to the Dispensary Manager.
• This role requires a strong focus on drug interaction management, safe dispensing practices, and the efficient coordination of blister packaging services to retirement villages and private clients.

Job description

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Providing high standards of pharmaceutical care, ensuring accurate and safe dispensing in line with SAPC regulations and Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Performing generic substitution where applicable and ensuring all dispensing is within legal scope of practice.

Managing all operational activities within the blister centre, including:

• Reviewing prescriptions from multiple doctors to ensure no drug interactions.
• Proactively contacting prescribers to resolve interaction concerns, prioritizing patient safety at all times.
• Preparing and coordinating blister-packed medication for retirement villages and private patients.

Ensuring all blister packs are:

• Packed accurately and checked thoroughly.
• Signed off according to compliance requirements.
• Maintaining strict adherence to SAPC rules and internal SOPs.
• Ensuring timely preparation and dispatch of blister packs to meet critical delivery schedules.
• Providing leadership and support to blister staff, including training, motivation, and maintaining a positive working environment.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with retirement villages and private clients, including engaging new facilities to grow the service offering.

Supporting integration and collaboration with the dispensary team, ensuring effective communication between:

• Dispensary Manager
• QPB Supervisors
• Assisting with operational support when staff shortages occur (e.g., illness or leave).
• Promoting and upholding the Unicare vision and values, ensuring the highest level of customer service.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience post Community Service

Experience with:

• Unisolv and LEAP systems (essential)
• Mediblist (advantageous)
• Blister packaging experience (minimum 1 year preferred)

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of SAPC regulations and legal compliance
• Strong understanding of drug interactions and patient safety
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, especially when engaging with doctors, client and retirement villages
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to provide effective patient counselling
• High level of integrity and ethical practice
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in medication prepacking
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Essential Competencies:

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following instructions and Procedures
• Relating and Networking
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Apply by: 28 June 2026