Pharmacist Assistant

Medi Clinic; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Paarl is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public. Responsibilities include ensuring the availability of medicines, accurate dispensing, and managing stock effectively. The position requires a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate and values candidates with private hospital pharmacy experience. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate is essential.
• 1-3 years of private hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Understanding of ethical product knowledge and current legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public.
• Ensure the availability of medicines and accurate dispensing.
• Maintain efficient stock holding of medicines.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Computer literate

Current relevant legislation

Ethical product knowledge

Financial management

Medical Aid Scheme benefits knowledge

Education

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

Tools

Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)

Job description

Mediclinic Paarl| Paarl | South Africa

Closing date: 12/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Tarryn Rhaman
Reference number: 60783
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF 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 EDUCATION: Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: 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)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile