Pharmacy Assistant (Post Basic)

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Overview This role is for a Pharmacy Assistant (Post Basic) at Joint Medical Holdings. The purpose of the position is to support the delivery of safe and effective pharmaceutical services. This involves assisting with dispensing, stock control, and general pharmacy operations, always under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist. All duties must be performed in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) scope of practice and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards. What you will do The following duties are performed under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist: * Dispensing: reading and preparing a prescription, selecting, manipulating or compounding the medicine, labelling and supplying the medicine after interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist. * Distribute and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 4 medicines. * Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist. * Billing of medication on prescription charts. * Ordering of stock from wholesalers/suppliers. * Receive stock, unpack, check expiry dates, and pack shelves. * Perform returns to suppliers when necessary. * Monitor and control stock levels on an allocated shelf. * Reconciling invoices. * Prepare retail prescriptions and the sale of Schedule 1 and 2 medicines. * Provide information to individuals to promote health. * Provide instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied. * Ordering of TPN. * Check and record room and fridge temperatures. * Replenishment of the emergency cupboard. * Processing patient credits. * Ensure daily items are received and sent to the relevant wards. * Replenishment of ward stock. * Assist in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the dispensary. * Participate in stock takes and variance investigations with explanations on the areas you manage. * Ensure no expired stock is on your allocated shelves. * Compile an excess, short dated and expired stock list, stock valuation management. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matric Grade 12 * Must be registered with South African Pharmacy Council as Post basic Pharmacist Assistant. * Computer literacy. * Must have a minimum of 1-2 years' retail and hospital experience. * Private hospital experience will be advantageous. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to function independently and within a team. * Must be prepared to do shiftwork. * The ideal person will have a willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement. Who should apply The ideal candidate will have a willingness to assume job ownership, work independently, and apply principles of continuous improvement. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/pharmacy-assistant-post-basic-joint-medical-holdings-1 Source: myjobmag

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