Pharmacy Assistant:

Mediclinic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic in Gauteng seeks a pharmacy courier to collect, deliver and support administrative tasks in the hospital pharmacy. The role requires basic understanding of pharmaceutical storage and safety, with a focus on reliable, efficient service to clinical units and wards.

Ideal candidates have Grade 10 and good verbal communication, with exposure to the healthcare environment preferred. This on-site position offers stable hours within a private hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education completed.
• Understanding storage conditions for pharmaceutical products.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cold chain policies and handling hazardous substances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure collections and deliveries are made from/to hospital units and stores.
• Provide a messenger and administrative service to the pharmacy.

Skills

Storage conditions

Verbal communication

Cold chain policy

Hazardous substances handling

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To collect and deliver pharmaceutical items/products and related documents within the hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure that collections and deliveries are made from/to units and stores

Deliver a messenger and administrative service to the pharmacy

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 10

DESIRED EDUCATION

None

Required Experience

Essential Experience : None

Desired experience

1 – 2 years working in or exposure to a private hospital environment

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Storage conditions of pharmaceutical products
• Verbal communication skills
• Cold chain policy
• Handling of hazardous substances