Pharmacist - Retail & Compounding

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Training in compounding pharmacy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Pharmacist for a community pharmacy in Mahikeng. The role blends dispensing of retail prescriptions with bespoke compounding, requiring care, accuracy, and a patient-centric approach.

You will dispense medications, provide expert guidance to patients and providers, and prepare customized compounds. This is a chance to contribute to a trusted local healthcare provider in the North West province, supporting optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent.
• Registered with the SAPC in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacist, with retail dispensing and compounding.
• Strong knowledge of compounding techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management software and sterile/non-sterile compounding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and provide patient counseling.
• Perform MTM services and provide drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Prepare customized pharmaceutical compounds according to physician prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with pharmacy standards.
• Manage pharmacy inventory including ordering, receiving, and storage.
• Stay current with pharmaceutical advancements, new drug therapies, and legislation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join their community pharmacy in Mahikeng . This role combines dispensing retail prescriptions with specialized compounding services, requiring a strong understanding of both general pharmaceutical practice and bespoke medication preparation. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medications, providing expert pharmaceutical advice to patients and healthcare providers, and meticulously preparing customized pharmaceutical compounds. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist passionate about patient care and seeking to contribute to a trusted local healthcare provider in the North West province, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper labeling and patient counseling.
• Perform medication therapy management (MTM) services and provide drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Prepare customized pharmaceutical compounds according to physician prescriptions, adhering to strict quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all legal and ethical pharmacy standards.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing pharmaceuticals.
• Stay current with pharmaceutical advancements, new drug therapies, and relevant legislation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent.
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacist , with experience in both retail dispensing and compounding.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management software and sterile/non-sterile compounding procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Health insurance coverage and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for specialized training in compounding pharmacy.
• A supportive and professional work environment focused on patient well-being.
• Employee discounts on pharmacy products.