Pharmacist Assistant

Aspen Pharma Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Gqeberha seeks a Pharmacist Assistant. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, dispensing drugs, and testing samples. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and a Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant Certificate. The role requires ERP system knowledge and strong organizational skills. This position aims to support operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience as a Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, storing, dispensing, and packing scheduled drugs.
• Perform sample testing before and after storage.
• Dispense raw material and update ERP system.
• Prioritise tasks and follow established guidelines.
• Monitor and coordinate assets and resources.

Skills

Interrogating Information

Planning and Organising

Meeting Deadlines

ERP System knowledge

Education

Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant Certificate

Job description

Overview

Assist with the receiving, storing, dispensing, and packing of scheduled drugs and controlled materials.

Responsibilities

Sample testing before storage

• Support the sampling of content according to required specifications
• Replace the label after “For release” is approved

Dispensing of raw material

• Perform the function of dispensing of material
• Prepare filters and tubing for the production batch
• Update information into the ERP system

Sample testing after storage

• Source the selected material and bring it to the testing area
• Support the sampling of content by required specifications
• Repack the box restock
• Conduct cycle counts and stock counts

Planning & procedure

• Independently prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Work within established policies, practices and guidelines, as well as established quality and safety checks

Asset/ Resource coordination

• Perform reconciliation of data in situations such as short supplies and recalls
• Provide input into required changes in resources to enable achievement of own objectives
• Determine resource needs of own area of work
• Request and allocate required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work objectives
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within own area of responsibility

Technical expertise

• Identify gaps in current policies, procedures and legislation
• Facilitate implementation of processes
• Propose changes or improvements to management on processes, tools, techniques, and products

Reporting & record keeping

• Consolidate information for reports specific to area of responsibility on weekly/ monthly basis
• Compile detailed and standardised reports and consolidated documents

Requirements

Background/experience

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Pharmacist Assistant
• Minimum of a Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant Certificate
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Specific job skills

• ERP System knowledge

Competencies

• Interrogating Information
• Planning and Organising
• Meeting Deadlines