POST BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT x2

Joint Medical Holdings Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings Group at Durdoc Hospital- Pharmacy is seeking two Post Basic Pharmacist Assistants to work under a pharmacist. The positions involve dispensing, stock management, and patient education within a hospital setting.

Requirements include SAPC registration as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant and 1–2 years of retail/hospital experience. Shift work and teamwork are expected; private hospital experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with South African Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Computer literacy.
• Minimum 1-2 years retail and hospital experience.
• Private hospital experience will be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to function independently and within a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prepared to do shiftwork.
• Willingness to assume ownership and pursue continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing: reading and preparation of prescriptions, labeling and supplying medicines under pharmacist supervision.
• Stock control of Schedule 1 to Schedule 4 medicines.
• Assist with compounding or preparation of non-sterile medicines per procedures.
• Billing of medication on prescription charts and reconciliation of invoices.
• Ordering stock from suppliers and receiving stock with expiry checks.
• Replenishment of ward stock and afterhours facility.
• Check and record room and fridge temperatures.
• Provide information to patients to promote health and correct medicine use.
• Compile reports and participate in stock takes and variance investigations.

Skills

PBPA scope

Reading prescriptions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Education

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant registration with SAPC

Tools

Delta 9

Unisolv

Surgicom

Job description

DIVISION:

DURDOC HOSPITAL- PHARMACY

JOB TITLE:

POST BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT x2

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The incumbent will be responsible to fulfil the scope of practise of a post basic pharmacist assistant.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist:

• Dispensing: the reading and preparation of a prescription, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist

• The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 4 medicines

• Assist with the compounding, or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the pharmacist as per a patient prescription

• Billing of medication on prescription charts

• Ordering of stock from suppliers

• Receive stock, unpack, check expiry dates, and pack shelves

• Perform returns to suppliers when necessary

• Monitor and control stock levels on allocated shelves

• Reconciling of invoices with purchase orders

• Prepare retail prescriptions and the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines, cash up

• The provision of information to individuals to promote health

• The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied

• Ordering of TPN

• Check and record room and fridge temperatures

• Replenishment of afterhours facility

• Process patient credits

• Ensure daily items to follow are received and sent to the relevant wards

• Replenishment of ward stock

• Assist in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the dispensary

• Participate in stock take processes and variance investigations with explanations

• Ensure no expired stock is on your allocated shelves

• Compile an excess, short dated and expired stock list, stock valuation management

• Compilation of reports as needed

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Must be registered with South African Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

• Computer literacy

• Must have minimum 1-2 years retail and hospital experience

• Private hospital experience will be advantageous

• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to function independently and within a team

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Must be prepared to do shiftwork

• The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

Scope of practise of PBPA

Delta 9

Unisolv

Surgicom

Communication skills to communicate with patients

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Well-spoken and respectful

Reliable, professional and patient focused

• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual

• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service

• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential

• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment

• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment

POPIA CLAUSE- HR ADVERTS

Your information is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

By applying to this advert, you consent to JMH (Pty) Ltd collecting and processing your personal information for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the advertised position.

If unsuccessful, your personal information is securely destroyed and is not retained by the company.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Act.

Closing date for applications is 6 August 2026

Yours faithfully

Jenny Bux

Group HR Manager