Pharmacist Assistant: Patient Care & Pharmacy Support

Netcare; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to provide medication and supplementary services under a pharmacist’s supervision. You will help dispense prescriptions, advise patients on medicines, and support stock management across hospital and clinic settings.

The role emphasizes patient care, cost-effective service delivery, and adherence to Netcare policies. A Post Basic qualification and SA Pharmacy Council registration are required, with proficiency in MS Office expected.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• A relevant post basic pharmaceutical qualification.
• Intermediate computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescriptions under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist.
• Provide information on medications, side effects, interactions and storage to patients and staff.
• Assist with stock control, purchasing, packing and distribution of medicines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (SA Council)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Netcare is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to provide medication and supplementary services under a pharmacist’s supervision. You will help dispense prescriptions, advise patients on medicines, and support stock management across hospital and clinic settings.

The role emphasizes patient care, cost-effective service delivery, and adherence to Netcare policies. A Post Basic qualification and SA Pharmacy Council registration are required, with proficiency in MS Office expected.