Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant X2

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare group in South Africa is looking for a Pharmacist Assistant to assist in medication dispensing, prepare prescriptions, and manage stock. Candidates must have at least Grade 12, a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate, and current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council. Prior hospital experience is preferred. This role involves providing health advice and ensuring accurate stock management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hospital experience is preferred.
• Retail experience is advantageous.
• Previous healthcare experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in preparing prescriptions and dispensing medication.
• Package and re-package medicine under supervision.
• Conduct cycle counts and complete stock reports.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP or related platform

Advanced computer literacy

Good communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate

Current registration with SAPC

Job description

Job summary

To supply medication efficiently and professionally to patients, wards and theatres.

The incumbent, under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist, prepares prescriptions, selects and compounds medication and accurately labels medication before dispensing.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent level of education
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate
• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP (or related platform)
• Advanced level of computer literacy
• 1-2 years hospital experience
• Retail experience is advantageous
• Previous Healthcare experience will be advantageous

Minimum Job Requirements

• Assist the Pharmacist with the preparation of a prescription, the selection, the labelling and supply of the medicine in the appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist.
• Pounding, manipulating or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula and standard operating procedure.
• Package and re-package of medicine under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Accurately dispense stock to wards, discharged patients and prescriptions under the close supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Distribute and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 medicines or unscheduled substances.
• Ensure all ward stock issues, retail scripts, OTT scripts and in-hospital scripts dispensed / picked / packed are signed by a pharmacist before handing it over to the patient, ward / unit or nursing staff member.
• Conduct cycle counts in designated areas under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Complete stock reports, cyclical counts and stock audits timeously.
• Receipt of stock as per standard operating procedures.
• Provide health advice, information and pharmacy products directly to the consumer.