PHARMACY ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) - MEDICENTRE PHARMACY

Joint Medical Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings in Durban is seeking a Post basic Pharmacist Assistant to support dispensing, stock control and pharmacy operations under the supervision of a pharmacist.

The role requires 1–2 years of retail and hospital experience, matric, and SAPC registration as a Post basic Pharmacist Assistant. Shift work and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Must be registered as Post basic Pharmacist Assistant with SAPC.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Stock control for Schedule 1–4 medicines.
• Assist with non‑sterile compounding according to SOPs.
• Billing of medication on prescription charts.
• Order and receive stock from wholesalers.
• Check expiry dates and replenish shelves.
• Monitor room and fridge temperatures and handle stock defects.
• Provide information to patients to promote health and correct usage of medicines.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Prescription reading & interpretation

Stock control

Pharmacy administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork under supervision

Time management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Post basic Pharmacist Assistant registration

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

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

• 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.


• Assist with Hospital stock control.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)


• Must be registered with South African Pharmacy Council as a 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.

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.


• Knowledge of Schedule 1-4 medicine handling requirements.


• Pharmacy administration and accurate record keeping.


• Medication billing and pharmacy management systems.


• Attention to detail and accuracy.


• Effective verbal and written communication.


• Customer service and patient care skills.


• Ability to work effectively under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.


• Time management and organisational skills.


• Problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Teamwork and collaboration.


• Knowledge of Hospital stock control.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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