PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Joint Medical Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings in Durban is seeking a Post basic Pharmacist Assistant to support dispensing and pharmacy operations under direct supervision of a pharmacist. The role covers reading prescriptions, stock control, compounding assistance, and billing on charts.

Requirements include Matric and SAPC registration, 1–2 years of retail/hospital experience, and willingness to work shifts. Private hospital experience is advantageous; the candidate should work well independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Matric required with 12th grade completion.
• Registered with SAPC as Post basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Computer literacy required.
• 1–2 years' retail and hospital experience.
• Private hospital experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reading and preparation of prescriptions; dispensing and labeling.
• Stock control for Schedule 1–4 medicines; arrange and monitor stock levels.
• Assist compounding non-sterile medicines under supervision.
• Billing of medication on prescription charts.
• Order stock from wholesalers; receive, check expiry and shelve.
• Manage ward stock replenishment and patient care items.
• Check room and fridge temperatures; maintain dispensary cleanliness.
• Contribute to stock takes and variance investigations.

Skills

Retail experience

Hospital experience

Shift work

Independent worker

Continuous improvement

Education

Post basic Pharmacist Assistant

Matric

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To support the delivery of safe and effective pharmaceutical services by assisting with dispensing, stock control, and pharmacy operations under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist, in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) scope of practice and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The following duties are performed under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist:

• Dispensing: the reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist.
• The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 4 medicines.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Billing of medication on prescription charts.
• Ordering of stock from wholesalers/suppliers.
• Receive stock, unpack, check expiry dates, and pack shelves.
• Perform returns to suppliers when necessary.
• Monitor and control stock levels on an allocated shelf.
• Reconciling invoices.
• Prepare retail prescriptions and the sale of Schedule 1 and 2 medicines.
• The provision of information to individuals to promote health.
• The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Ordering of TPN.
• Check and record room and fridge temperatures.
• Replenishment of the emergency cupboard.
• Processing patient credits.
• Ensure daily items are received and sent to the relevant wards.
• Replenishment of ward stock.
• Assist in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the dispensary.
• Participate in stock takes and variance investigations with explanations on the areas you manage.
• Ensure no expired stock is on your allocated shelves.
• Compile an excess, short dated and expired stock list, stock valuation management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Must be registered with South African Pharmacy Council as Post basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Computer literacy.
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years' retail and hospital experience.
• Private hospital experience will be advantageous.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to function independently and within a team.
• Must be prepared to do shiftwork.
• The ideal person will have a willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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