Hillbrow: Pharmacist Assistant (6 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI)

About the Role

The Pharmacist Assistant role at Shandukani Research Centre (CRS) in Hillbrow is a fixed-term contract opportunity for 6 months. As an assistant to the Pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in effectively managing stock, labeling, and dispensing medication.

Key Responsibilities

• Ordering of stock from the main supplier or the pharmaceutical depot
• Distribution of stock from the supplier to the pharmacy
• Receive stock and organize storage of medication on the shelves paying attention to batch numbers and expiry dates
• Store medication according to storage requirements and temperatures
• Perform temperature control daily for relevant medication
• Contact suppliers if equipment is in need of maintenance or repair
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly stock takes and complete relevant inventory forms
• Check stock dates and if expired, remove from shelves for disposal
• Inform and advise the Pharmacist of stock to be ordered and stock rotations
• Complete and file all relevant forms and documentation
• Receive prescriptions from the Research Nurse or Medical Clinicians
• Evaluate prescriptions for correctness and completeness
• Check expiry dates and batch number of medication before labelling and dispensing
• Interpret prescriptions and prepare medicine accordingly
• Prepare medication based on chronological expiry date to ensure usage before expiration date for dispensing
• Label medication for verification by Pharmacist
• Inform and advice patient or care givers on the use of medication
• Entering of data on the pharmacy data system
• Preparing of the monthly reports when required
• Reporting system errors to the relevant authorities
• Comparison of Pharmacy Data to the Clinic Data

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Certificate as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (1 year)
• Completion of in-service training and examination as required by above certification

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

No information provided.