Pharmacy Stock Controller

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Stock Controller to manage inventory control comprehensively, including auditing and issuing stock. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 education, a Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate, and 2-4 years of stock control experience, preferably in a hospital setting. Proficiency in a pharmaceutical stock control system and computer software like SAP is essential. The role includes maintaining optimal stock levels and adhering to lean management practices to reduce waste.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in stock control, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Administrative support in a hospital environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal stock levels and stock availability.
• Perform cyclic stock counts to minimize stock loss.
• Take responsibility for barcoding and packing of surgical items.
• Pick and capture stock to be issued to theatre and wards.
• Sign off credit slips after reconciliation.
• Adhere to Lean management principles.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmaceutical stock control

Computer proficiency (SAP or similar)

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.