Pharmacist Assistant

Mediclinic Group; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Pharmacist Assistant to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public. The successful candidate will ensure medicine availability, accurate dispensing, and efficient stock management. A Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate is essential, with preference for candidates having 1-3 years in private hospital pharmacy. This position is on-site and offers a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Must possess the Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate.
• Preferably 1-3 years experience in private hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and cost-effective pharmaceutical service.
• Ensure availability and accurate dispensing of medicines.
• Manage stock holding of medicines efficiently.

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 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

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.