Retail Pharmacist

Mediclinic Morningside; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sandton is seeking a pharmacist to ensure efficient pharmaceutical services for in-hospital patients. Responsibilities include accurate dispensing, stock management, and ensuring availability of medicines. Candidates must hold a B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm. This role involves managing medical regulations and providing ethical practices within the pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Essential education: B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm.
• Desired education: None.
• Minimum experience: None.
• Desired experience: 1-3 years in a hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances.
• Ensure accurate dispensing of medications.
• Manage stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances.

Skills

Financial management

Ethical and surgical product knowledge

Relevant Pharmacy legislation

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Medical aid benefits regulations and formularies

Knowledge of pharmacy systems

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Ethical stock control practices

Education

B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

Tools

UNISOLV

AS400

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure a comprehensive, professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-hospital patients and the public

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public

Ensure accurate dispensing

Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION : None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1-3 years experience in a hospital pharmacy Stock management and distribution

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Financial management
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Medical aid benefits regulations and formularies
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical stock control practices and principles