Pharmacist Assistant

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

Job summary

A private healthcare services group in Mbombela is looking for a Pharmacist Assistant to provide a professional pharmaceutical service. In this role, you will ensure the accurate dispensing and availability of medication, as well as efficient stock management. Ideal candidates should hold a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate. Experience in a private hospital pharmacy is preferred but not mandatory. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Essential minimum experience: None.
• Desired experience: 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy.
• Stock management and distribution.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges

Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act

Ethical product knowledge

Financial management

Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies

Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)

Education

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

Job description

About Mediclinic

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.

Main Purpose of the Job

To assist in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-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

Required Education

• Essential: Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate
• Desired: N/A

Required Experience

• Essential minimum experience: None
• Desired experience: 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy
• Clinical pharmacy, including antimicrobial stewardship
• Stock management and distribution

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges
• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
• Ethical product knowledge
• Financial management
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)