PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3

Job Overview

Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory is hiring Pharmacist Assistants (Post Basic) across Grades 1 to 3. Candidates must be registered with the SAPC and possess relevant experience ranging from none for Grade 1 up to 13 years for Grade 3. Responsibilities include dispensing medication, stock control, cold chain management, ward distribution, and assisting with training. Competency in JAC/WellSky and compliance with health acts are required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate educational 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 the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (PostBasic) (Institutional).
• Grade 1 Experience: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic).
• Grade 2 Experience: 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 Experience: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
• 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, including overtime and after hours as needed.
• Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and experience in using JAC/WellSky dispensing system.
• Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice, institutional pharmacy practices, procedures, and Medicine Supply Management Principles including cold chain management.
• Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101 of 1965, Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, and Public Finance Management Act.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service.
• Dispensing of medicines including documenting and assisting with medicine-related queries.
• Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in Pharmacy and the Wards, including receiving, 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 and complaint management.
• Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety Practices.

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