Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 To 3

Overview

Providing a safe, efficient, cost -effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service. Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with medicine related queries.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic)
• Registration with a professi onal council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post -Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post - Basic) (Institutional)
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post -Basic)
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post -Basic) with the SAPC
• Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post -Basic) with the SAPC
• Inherent requirements of the job: Physical ability to safely move heavy pharmaceutical items stored at various heights in the pharmacy
• Must be willing to prepare and mix chemotherapy
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with rotation of duties according to rosters
• Must be willing to work overtime and after hours as needed
• Competencies (know ledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as demonstrating experience in using JAC/ WellSky dispensing system
• Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice and of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures
• Knowl edge of Medicine Supply Management Principles, including cold chain management
• Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act
• Patient orientated wi th excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with other health care professionals
• Ability to plan, manage time effectively, take accountability, problem solve, innovate, work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Ability to take accountability for assigned duties including medicine related queries

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, efficient, cost -effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service
• Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with medicine related queries
• Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in Pharmacy and the Wards, including receiv ing, storage, control, distribution, cold chain management and temperature monitoring. -Assisting with data collection and record keeping
• Assisting with training, teaching and mentoring of Pharmacy staff
• Supporting the Pharmacy supervisor with process improvement strategies, audit compliance and adhering to GPP requirements
• Compliance with all People management policies and practices, including conflict & complaint management
• Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety Practices

How to apply

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