Pharmacy Stock Controller

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gauteng is seeking a Stock Controller responsible for managing stock control activities, including auditing, ordering, and issuing. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 certificate, a Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate, and 2-4 years of stock control experience, preferably in a hospital setting. Proficiency in SAP or similar systems is essential. Applications from those with administrative experience in healthcare are welcome.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in stock control, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of consignment stock and theatre stock.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal stock levels in the theatre.
• Perform cyclic stock counts to minimize stock loss.
• Take responsibility for barcoding and packing surgical items.
• Pick and capture stock for issuance to theatre and wards.
• Sign off credit slips and capture invoices during absence.

Skills

Pharmaceutical stock control

Computer proficiency – SAP or similar

Administrative support in a hospital environment

Education

Grade 12

Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

The Stock controller will accept full responsibility and accountability for the control of stock, including but not limited to, auditing, counting, reconciling, replenishing, ordering, issuing, and condemning. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the collective efforts between relevant departments in order to maximize proper stock control and limit mismanagement of stock.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate
• Knowledge and experience of a pharmaceutical stock control system, consignment stock, theatre stock
• 2-4 years’ experience in stock control, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Computer proficiency – SAP or similar.
• Administrative support in a hospital environment would be advantageous

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Assist the theatre with maintaining optimal stock levels and stock availability by compiling of order according to minimum and maximum stock level.
• Perform cyclic stock counts to minimize stock loss and to ensure rotation of stock.
• Take responsibility for barcoding and packing of surgical items.
• Pick and capture stock to be issued to theatre and wards / units and capture stock transfers from other hospitals.
• Sign off credit slips after being reconciled by the Data Capture and capture invoices during the Data capturer’s absence.
• Adhere to the principles of Lean management (i.e. reducing wastage and unnecessary expenditure) without compromising patient care whilst ensuring minimal wastage.
• Participate as a team member and contribute effectively towards achievement of unit goals.