Pharmacist (PBM)

Private Health Administrators (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare management company is seeking a skilled professional to ensure accurate processing of chronic medicine reviews. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a DUR/PHB environment. Key responsibilities include conducting medication reviews and providing clinical input to optimize patient outcomes. This role requires strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a DUR/PHB environment.
• Registration with SAPC is required.
• Experience in a Managed Care or Pharmaceutical setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of chronic medication regimens.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for therapy optimization.
• Communicate effectively with clients to enhance service delivery.
• Engage with clients, prescribers and internal teams to resolve issues and support service delivery.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge in pharmacology and chronic disease

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Proficiency in healthcare systems

Analytical and systematic skills

Interpersonal and customer-oriented service skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Position Purpose: To ensure accurate and timely processing of chronic medicine reviews in alignment with client specifications, while providing expert clinical input to optimize medication management and patient outcomes. To assist with operational activities within the PHA Medicine Management space.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience with capturing medicines in a DUR/PHB environment with

• years previous working experience within a Managed Care or Pharmaceutical environment (Essential).

Qualifications: Bachelor of Pharmacy. Registration with SAPC.

Key Performance Areas

Chronic Medicine Review

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of chronic medication regimens for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with client protocols.
• Identify potential drug interactions, duplications, and
• Ensure documentation and reporting meet regulatory and client standards.

Clinical Input

• Provide evidence-based recommendations for therapy optimization in chronic disease
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to address clinical queries and improve treatment
• Stay updated on clinical guidelines, formulary changes, and best practices in chronic

Quality Assurance

• Maintain high standards of accuracy and consistency in medication
• Participate in audits and implement corrective actions where

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with clients, prescribers, and internal teams to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.
• Offer training and support on chronic medicine protocols when required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge in pharmacology and chronic disease
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex medical information.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving
• Proficiency in healthcare systems and medication review
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, systematic and detail orientated
• Have a professional and positive attitude
• Interpersonal and customer-orientated service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary project team
• Ability to handle pressure and difficult situations
• Ability to work under set deadlines – time management is critical
• Be responsible and able to maintain confidentiality
• Be able to make decisions
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the Medical Schemes
• Good knowledge of various legislation concerning medical schemes, health insurance, PMBs, and other healthcare
• Sound knowledge of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical industry

Note: Company reserves the right to close the advert before specified closing date.

PHA has its head office in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. It operates country-wide with a nationally linked network and uses a robust, flexible, as well as integrated system to ensure efficient and effective administration of membership and benefits.