Pharmacy assistants help pharmacists order, prepare and dispense medicines at the pharmacy.
Pharmacy assistant works alongside licensed pharmacists and pharmacist technicians to help process prescriptions. Assistants’ duties are typically clerical and organizational in nature and might include answering phones, filling out and filing paperwork, running cash registers and stocking shelves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Pharmacist Assistant Courses In south Africa?
Pharmacy Assistant Jobs In South Africa
Pharmacy Assistant Learnerships In South Africa
Pharmacy Assistant Course Requirements In South Africa
Pharmacist’s Assistant Post-Basic Registration At SAPC
Scope Of Practice Of A Pharmacist Assistant
Pharmacist Assistant Schools
These are the List Of Pharmacist Assistant Schools In South Africa
Life Healthcare Pharmacist’s Assistant Training
Health Science Academy Pharmacist Assistant
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Pharmacist Assistant Training
S Buys Academy Pharmacist Assistant
Mpiloroyal College of Health Education – Basic Pharmacist Assistance
How long is a Pharmacy Assistant Course?
The programme takes a minimum of two years to complete and consists of two levels: basic and post-basic. The learner becomes eligible to apply for the pharmacy technician course after completing these two levels. If you are interested in pursuing a career as pharmacist’s assistant, feel free to contact us.
How much does a pharmacist assistant earn in South Africa?
The average pay for a Pharmacy Assistant is R62.00 per hour. The average pay for a Pharmacy Assistant is R98,675 per year.
Can a pharmacy assistant become a pharmacist?
Pharmacist assistants usually get training on the job. A high school diploma is usually required for employment; post-secondary education is an option through pharmacist assistant or pharmacy technology certificate programs at 2-year colleges or vocational schools.
What qualifications do you need to be a pharmacy assistant?
Entry requirements To become a pharmacy technician, you’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English, maths and science, or equivalent qualifications. You’ll need to look for work as a pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician. Once you’ve found this, you’ll do on-the-job training over 2 years.
How do I get a pharmacy assistant certificate?
To be certified you must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a high school diploma or have earned your GED.
- Make full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions.
- Be compliant with all PTCB certification policies.
- Earn a passing score on the certification exam.
What does a pharmacy assistant earn?
A Pharmacist Assistant earns an average wage of C$15.02 per hour. People in this job generally don’t have more than 20 years’ experience.
How much does a Pharmacy technician earn in South Africa?
Pharmacy Technician Salary. A Pharmacy Technician earns an average salary of R161,778 per year. For the first five to ten years in this position, salary increases steeply, but any additional experience does not have a big effect on pay. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this career.
What is the monthly salary of a pharmacist?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that more than over 272,000 pharmacists were employed in the United States as of May 2011. They earned an average salary of $9,347 per month or $112,160 per year
Can you work in a pharmacy without being certified?
It is very possible to be hired as a pharmacy technician without any training in most states. However, it is impossible to actually work as a pharmacy technician without being trained. If it is your dream to become a pharmacy technician, then start by applying to private and retail pharmacies.
Pharmacy Assistant Post Basic Registration Fees
| Description | Cost VAT Incl.(R) |
|---|---|
| Application for registration as a Qualified assistants/Post Basic | 1048.00 |
| Application for registration as a Trainee assistants/Learner basic | 2096.00 |
| Premises approval to train interns and assistants | 3596.00 |