Pharmacist Assistant

Medi Clinic; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Vereeniging is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to provide professional pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public. The role involves managing medicines, ensuring dispensing accuracy, and maintaining stock levels in compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will possess the Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate, with a strong focus on clinical pharmacy practices.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate.
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years in private hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services.
• Ensure availability and accurate dispensing of medicines.
• Manage stock of medicines and scheduled substances.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Antimicrobial stewardship

Computer literate

Financial management

Education

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE, AS400)

Job description

Mediclinic Vereeniging| Vereeniging | South Africa

Closing date: 14/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Velozia Breytenbach
Reference number: 61810
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