PURPOSE OF POSITION
The incumbent will be responsible to fulfil the scope of practise of a post basic pharmacist assistant.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist:
Dispensing: the reading and preparation of a prescription, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 4 medicines
Assist with the compounding, or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the pharmacist as per a patient prescription
Billing of medication on prescription charts
Ordering of stock from suppliers
Receive stock, unpack, check expiry dates, and pack shelves
Perform returns to suppliers when necessary
Monitor and control stock levels on allocated shelves
Reconciling of invoices with purchase orders
Prepare retail prescriptions and the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines, cash up
The provision of information to individuals to promote health
The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
Ordering of TPN
Check and record room and fridge temperatures
Replenishment of afterhours facility
Process patient credits
Ensure daily items to follow are received and sent to the relevant wards
Replenishment of ward stock
Assist in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the dispensary
Participate in stock take processes and variance investigations with explanations
Ensure no expired stock is on your allocated shelves
Compile an excess, short dated and expired stock list, stock valuation management
Compilation of reports as needed
COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(Educational Qualifications & Experience)
Must be registered with South African Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Computer literacy
Must have minimum 1-2 years retail and hospital experience
Private hospital experience will be advantageous
Ability to read and interpret prescriptions
Able to work under pressure
Able to function independently and within a team
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be prepared to do shiftwork
The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement
SKILLS
(Practical & Technical)
Scope of practise of PBPA
Delta 9
Unisolv
Surgicom
Communication skills to communicate with patients