Pharmacist Assistant

Medi Clinic; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Paarl seeks a Pharmacist Assistant to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services. Key responsibilities include ensuring the availability and accurate dispensing of medicines. Applicants must hold a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate, with a preference for those having 1-3 years of experience in private hospital pharmacy settings. The role requires strong knowledge in clinical pharmacy. This is an on-site position with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate required.
• 1-3 years experience in private hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge in clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship essential.

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

Mediclinic Paarl | Paarl | South Africa

Closing date: 12/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Nuegent Brink

Reference number: 66133

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 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

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