Pharmacist Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to ensure the availability and accurate dispensing of medicines. This is a permanent, on-site position. The ideal candidate should have a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate. No prior experience is needed, providing a great opportunity for recent graduates. The company also values internal applicants in alignment with its Employment Equity Plan.

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

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 Pietermaritzburg| Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 14/10/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Bhavishna Pillay

Reference number: 64068

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

Overview

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

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

Qualifications

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: N/A

Experience

Required Experience

Essential minimum experience: None

Desired experience: 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy
Clinical pharmacy, including antimicrobial stewardship

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