Mixing Pharmacist

Dis-Chem Oncology; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy provider in Gauteng is seeking a Chemo Mixing Pharmacist for their Sandton Oncology facility. This role involves ensuring safe and effective medication preparation, maintaining high standards of patient care, and managing pharmacy operations efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a B.Pharm qualification, be registered with the SA Pharmacy Council, and possess strong administration and leadership skills. This position may involve travelling across Gauteng and experience in oncology or compounding is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Oncology and / or Compounding experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all scripts are captured correctly and claimed timeously.
• Assist in patient levy collection when necessary.
• Ensure all levies have been invoiced and paid prior to medication release.
• Ensure that stock required for patient treatment is delivered on time.
• Patient medication is compounded according to the original script.
• Assistance with information needed for patient adverse reactions.
• Keep doctors informed about stock availability.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good leadership skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual

Education

B.Pharm qualification

Registered Pharmacist with SA Pharmacy Council

Job description

Job Title

Chemo Mixing Pharmacist - Sandton Oncology

Requirements

B.Pharm qualification

Registered Pharmacist with SA Pharmacy Council

Oncology and / or Compounding experience an advantage

Essential Competencies

Strong administration skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good leadership skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel across Gauteng

Adaptability

Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Ensure all scripts are captured correctly and claimed timeously so that medication can be mixed and administered on day the patient has been booked for treatment.
• To assist head office in patient levy collection when necessary according to current Dis-Chem practice.
• To ensure that all levies have been invoiced and paid prior to the release and mixing of medication.
• To ensure that all stock required for patient treatment is delivered to the site at least one day prior to treatment.
• Ensure that the patient stock is complete and that no items are on to-follows that would compromise treatment unless otherwise arranged.
• Patient medication is to be compounded according to the original Doctor's script and in accordance with the package insert.
• Pounding is to be done timeously and in accordance with the service levels required by the site.
• Pounding is to be conducted in the most efficient and effective manner possible so as to reduce wastage of medication and consumables.

• The Pharmacist is to assist site staff with any information needed should there be any incidents of patient adverse reactions to medication dispensed by Dis-Chem Oncology.
• To keep up to date with product fluctuations on the market and know when stock is unobtainable or on short supply and keep doctors informed these situations.
• Ensure all patient / bulk stock received is kept in the correct storage conditions according to GPP standards.
• Arrange annual laminar flow services for all contracted practices.
• Ensure a proper waste disposal process is in place as per the South African Pharmacy Counsel guidelines.
• Ensure that all consumables dispensed has been charged daily.
• To ensure minimal credits are being requested.
• Always apply FEFO principles for consignment stock.
• Ensure that all short dated stock (3 months before expiry) are reported to Head office.
• Please note Only successful candidates will be contacted, if you have not been contacted within two weeks after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.