Pharmacy Porter

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacy Porter based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Senior Pharmacist, Lorna Barros. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for all the wards in the hospital and will be part of a professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in healthcare.

Critical Outputs

• To collect and record all prescription cards, credits and requisitions from the wards
• To record and deliver ethical and surgical stock to wards safely, securely and timeously
• To receive and check stock against invoices including unpacking stock
• Assist with lifting and picking of stock/boxes for distribution to wards/theatres
• Check expiry dates of all stock items systematically & perform stock rotation
• Maintenance of the Pharmacy including cleanliness and neatness of the Pharmacy
• Involvement with Stock take and cycle counts
• Reconcile proof of delivery with internal ward orders
• Reconciliation of orders against invoices
• General administrative functions as requested

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Willingness to work shifts, after hours as well as weekends
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Relevant work experience in hospital pharmacy is important
• Knowledge of systems (SAP) will be an advantage
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Email Flora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za Closing date Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.