Pharmacist
Netcare
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Job summary
Netcare invites you to contribute to our journey as a Pharmacist within our Johannesburg facilities. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, advising on dosage, drug interactions, and patient care within hospital and retail settings.
Lead efforts in oncology drug preparation, stock control, and adherence to legal requirements, while supporting healthcare teams and improving patient outcomes at Netcare.
Qualifications
- A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm).
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- Experience in dispensing medication and pharmacy operations.
Responsibilities
- Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail).
- Provide advice on dosage, drug interactions, side effects and therapeutic effects.
- Prepare, issue and control oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements.
- Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements.
- Advise patients and healthcare team on usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and storage.
Skills
Education
Job description
We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.
Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.
The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team. The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.
- Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)
- Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines
- Prepare, issue and control all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures
- Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
- Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements
- Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra‑indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team
- Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation
- Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling, and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality thereof.
- Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re‑ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.
- Conduct cyclical and full stock takes
- Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives
- Conduct related administrative and house‑keeping tasks
- Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
- Communicate effectively to assist other team players
- Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns
- Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
- Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
- Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field
- Work effectively and co‑operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial
- Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies
- A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm).
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- Advanced computer literacy
- Work experience in a Private Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment
- Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations
- In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
- Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
- Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
- The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
- The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
- Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
- The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
- Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
- The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
- Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations.
- Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
- At Netcare, our core value is care.
- We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
- We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
- We care about the truth in all our actions.
- We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:
- Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
- Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
- Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
- Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
- Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
- Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
- Diversity - I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.
Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.
Netcare Group offers a comprehensive range of integrated medical services, including private hospitals, cancer care, emergency services, and occupational health, enhancing healthcare experiences across South Africa.
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size 10,001+ employees
Company type Public company
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Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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