Pharmacist Assistant

Mediclinic Vereeniging; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks to fill a role focused on delivering an efficient pharmaceutical service to both in-patients and the general public. The successful individual will be responsible for overseeing medicine availability and stock management within the hospital setting, engaging with current healthcare practices and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in private hospital pharmacy is desired (1-3 years).
• Knowledge of current healthcare legislation and medical aid regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of medicines and scheduled substances.
• Manage stock of medicines for the pharmacy.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Antimicrobial stewardship

Product knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Job description

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 efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

DESIRED EDUCATION: N / A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Essential minimum experience: None
• Desired experience: 1-3 years in private hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy including antimicrobial stewardship, stock management and distribution.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges.
• Current relevant legislation e.g., Medicines and Related Substances Control Act.
• Ethical product knowledge.
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies.