Pharmacist Intern

Netcare; Metsimaholo Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Netcare Vaalpark Hospital is recruiting a Pharmacist Intern for full-time on-site service. You will dispense medications under supervision, support clinical pharmacy activities, and assist in patient care alongside the registered pharmacist.

The role emphasises cost containment, stock control, and participation in ward rounds and pharmaceutical evaluation to ensure safe, effective patient care within Netcare’s standards.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SA Pharmacy Council is essential.
• B.Pharm degree is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsabilités

• Dispense medications under supervision and provide patient counseling.
• Assist with cost containment and stock management in hospital/retail settings.
• Participate in pharmaceutical evaluation, QA and risk management activities.
• Support clinical ward rounds and patient care activities as needed.
• Engage in research, drug information and education for staff and patients.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical knowledge

Formation

Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council

B.Pharm degree

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

## Pharmacist InternApply: Onsite: Netcare Vaalpark Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR109343**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.****We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.****Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.**ROLE SUMMARY The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team, under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist. The Pharmacist Intern will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory, and cost-effective.**KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES****CONSISTANCY OF CARE** **Customer service*** Be active in the monitoring and improving Internal Customer Service Survey* Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team.* Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation**Dispensing medication*** Dispensing of prescriptions (hospital and retail) under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist and capturing thereof.* Assist and advise on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, and storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team.* Assist with the issue, control, and preparation of all oncology drugs according to pharmacy policy and procedure.* Assist with the sale of the schedule 1 and 2 medicines or scheduled substances* Assist with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist* Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist* Re-packing of medicine* Distribution and control of stock of schedule 1 to 6 medicines or scheduled substances* Reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by the pharmacist**Cost per event management*** Monitor and reduce Cost Per Event within the Hospital environment* Ensure cost containment of drugs in example: special motivation drugs, duration of treatment and generic substitution* Monitor Managed Healthcare Variances in per diem contracts.* Increase generic usage of commonly used products (including antibiotics, CVS drugs etc) within the hospital* Planning and implement Public Health awareness campaigns, such as Breast Awareness Week, Heart Week, and Pharmacy Week etc.* Dispense prescriptions – Hospital (includes Chemotherapy & Total Parental Nutrition advice and supply) and Retail.* Manage all Total Parenteral Nutrition queries and orders where and when required* Assist with clinical ward rounds where and when required**Logistic functions*** Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof.* Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, unpacking of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.* Conduct cyclical counts and full stock takes and preparation thereof* Processing of stock for internal departments and inter-clinic sales* Assist in the management of stock in accordance with Netcare Stock Management policy with special emphasis on designated stock areas* Update doctors and wards with regards to out-of-stock situations and offer alternatives**BEST AND SAFEST PRODUCT****Pharmaceutical evaluation*** Do monthly pharmaceutical audit in allocated wards**Research activities*** Ensure that appropriate advice (ranging from new products to updated regimens) is available timeously to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients* Make use of Drug Information Centres (e.g. Medicine Information centre and Pharmnet Amayeza)* Make use of Research websites (e.g. MEDLINE, EMBASE) / Medical Journals (e.g. PubMed, via Intranet) via Clinical Software* Cater for the needs of the hospital staff and patients and the specialized scope of practice, e.g. oncology medication, renal transplant medication, emergency clinical pharmacy, etc.* Document and complete all queries, whether received in writing or telephonically with minimal delay.**Quality assurance and risk management*** Each individual is responsible for their own compliance to regulations as set out by the SA Pharmacy Council.**Teamwork*** Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals**Personal and professional development*** Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge* Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures**Build and maintain stakeholder relationships*** Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.* Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.* Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.**SKILLS PROFILE****EDUCATION** Essential* Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council* B.Pharm degreePreferred* Intermediate computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite**KNOWLEDGE** Preferred* Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of Netcare**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.**NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS****Netcare Values** At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.* At Netcare, our core value is **care**.* We care about the **dignity** of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.* We care about the **participation** of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.* We care about the **truth** in all our actions.* We listen with empathy and respond with acts of **compassion** in all interactions with our patients and their families.**The Netcare Way**Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:* **Respect** - I always greet everyone to show my respect.* **Identity** - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.* **Dignity** - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity* **Care** - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care* **Compassion** - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion* **Appreciation** - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.* **Diversity**- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.