Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant — Clinically Driven Dispensing

Gauteng Provincial Government; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in dispensing Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines, and to assist with compounding, manufacturing, and stock control within a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include reading prescriptions, labeling, supplying medicines, and providing patient information on correct use. Willingness to work weekends and extended hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification and eligibility for pharmacy registration.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Rx Solution.
• Availability to work on weekends (Public Holidays) and extended service hours.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with compounding/manipulation or preparation of non-sterile or sterile schedule 1–4 medicines according to SOP.
• Assist with manufacturing of non-sterile or sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to a formula and SOP.
• Repacking of medicines and control of stock up to Schedule 6.
• Ordering medicines and scheduled substances according to instructions from a person authorized by the Medicines Act.
• Reading prescriptions, selecting and preparing medicines, labeling and supplying medicines.
• Provide patient information on correct use of medicines and promote health.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Rx Solution

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Rx Solution

Job description

The Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in dispensing Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines, and to assist with compounding, manufacturing, and stock control within a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include reading prescriptions, labeling, supplying medicines, and providing patient information on correct use. Willingness to work weekends and extended hours is essential.