Pharmacist

Mediclinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to ensure a comprehensive and cost-effective pharmaceutical service. The role involves ensuring the availability of medicines, accurate dispensing, and efficient stock management. Candidates must hold a B Pharm and have at least 3 years of experience in pharmacy. This position offers an opportunity to work in a respected healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 4 years experience working as a Pharmacist.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Knowledge of pharmacy systems like UNISOLV and AS400.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of medicines and scheduled substances.
• Ensure accurate dispensing.
• Manage efficient stock holding.

Skills

Financial management

Ethical and surgical product knowledge

Relevant Pharmacy legislation

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Medical aid benefits regulations

Pharmacy systems knowledge

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Ethical stock control practices

Education

B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

Main Purpose of Job

To ensure a comprehensive, professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-hospital patients and the public

Key Responsibility Areas

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public
• Ensure accurate dispensing
• Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 - 4 years experience working as a Pharmacist

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years experience in a hospital pharmacy Stock management and distribution

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Financial management
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Medical aid benefits regulations and formularies
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical stock control practices and principles