PHARMACY ASSISTANT (POST BASIC)

Joint Medical Holdings Group; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Joint Medical Holdings Group in Durban, South Africa is seeking a Post basic Pharmacist Assistant to support dispensing, stock management and pharmacy operations under supervision of a pharmacist, in accordance with SAPC scope of practice and GPP standards. You will assist with dispensing, labeling, packing and stock rotation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires Matric and SAPC registration as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant, computer literacy, and the

Qualificações

• Must have matric and SAPC registration as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Retail and hospital experience is required.
• Able to work under pressure and in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Dispense, read and prepare prescriptions under supervision.
• Assist with stock control and ordering from wholesalers.
• Prepare and label medicines, ensure correct packaging and documentation.
• Assist with billing and processing patient credits.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dispensary and stock takes.

Conhecimentos

Reading prescriptions

Teamwork

Under pressure

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Matric (Grade 12)

Post basic Pharmacist Assistant registration with SAPC

Ferramentas

Dispensing software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

• 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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