PHARMACIST (14h00 to 22h00 shift)

Role overview

• The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients as members of the healthcare team.
• The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.

Minimum requirements

• • A relevant Pharmaceutical Qualification (B.Pharm.Degree or Dip.Pharm) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• • Current Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist
• • Proof of payment of yearly licence

Key responsibilities

• • Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail).
• • Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines.
• • Prepare, issue and control all drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures.
• • Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements.
• • Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements.
• • Re-packaging of medicines
• • Promote public health
• • Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof.
• • Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including reordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organization and expiry dates.
• • Conduct cyclical and full stock takes.
• • Update doctors and wards with regards to out-of-stock situations and offer alternatives.
• • Ensure stock counting done and prepared.
• • Address Doctor’s new products requests
• • Follow up with suppliers on detected stock.
• • Understand stock system

Additional information

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Good communication skills with patients and with multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to execute all procedures according to Shelly Beach Hospital Standards.
• Ability to timeously complete all delegated tasks.
• Integrity and willing to work flexible hours and do calls.
• Advanced Computer literacy
• The capacity to perform technical functions to required standards.
• The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
• Capacity to plan, organize and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
• Knowledge in use and adjusting of specialized medical equipment
• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations.
• Work experience in a hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment.
• Ability to work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Ability to build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies.