Pharmacist Assistant – Post Basic (14:00 to 22:00 Shift)

Location: Shelly Beach Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 14 April 2025 at 16:00
Job Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based
Department: Hospital Pharmacy

Overview:

Shelly Beach Hospital is seeking a dedicated and qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to provide pharmaceutical services to both inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. The successful candidate will work the afternoon to evening shift and play a key role in the hospital’s medication management process.

Key Responsibilities:

-Read and prepare prescriptions, label, and supply medications

-Provide patient education on proper medication use

-Assist with preparation and compounding of medications

-Re-package medications as per protocols

-Dispense prescriptions under supervision of a pharmacist

-Control, order, and distribute stock, including Schedule 1 to Schedule 4 medications

-Conduct stock counts, manage expiry dates, and reordering of ethical stock

-Ensure compliance with legal and operational standards

-Maintain documentation and follow hospital pharmacy procedures

Inherent Requirements:

-Relevant Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

-Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

-Current annual SAPC registration certificate

-1–2 years of experience in a hospital or clinical environment

-Proficient in MS Word and Excel (intermediate computer literacy)

Competencies, Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow technical standards and procedures accurately
• Understanding of Pharmacy stock control systems
• Ability to work staggered hours and perform on-call duties
• Sound knowledge of pharmacy operations
• Team player with a willingness to collaborate across departments
• Previous experience in hospital or retail pharmacy is advantageous
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently

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