Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3

SALARY :

• Grade 1: R275 340 per annum 
• Grade 2: R318 666 per annum 
• Grade 3: R343 761 per annum 

CENTRE : Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub-district 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional).

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration as with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic). 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
• Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as demonstrating experience in using JAC/ WellSky dispensing system. Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice and of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Medicine Supply Management Principles, including cold chain management. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act. Patient orientated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with other health care professionals.
• Ability to plan, manage time effectively, take accountability, problem solve, innovate, work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to take accountability for assigned duties including medicine related queries. Knowledge of Chronic Dispensing Unit, relevant to The Department of Health Western Cape. 

DUTIES :

• Assist with the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products. Assist with accurate compounding, manipulation or manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance. Assist with the effective control and distribution of pharmaceutical stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement.
• Support and assist the Pharmacy Manager with data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters.
• Responsible for preparation of prescriptions and assist with the dispensing of medication for individual patient use under direct supervision of a pharmacist as per the Pharmacy Act. Relieve duties within sub district.