Faircape Health Tokai Estate and Heritage Manor is a Sub Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre which provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions. We are catering to patients in need of short-term, long-term, dementia, respite, and palliative care within a secure and nurturing environment.. 

Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects. 

We are seeking a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to join our team, working between Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs and Heritage Manor in Somerset West. The Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant is responsible for medication control and managing patients' prescriptions for Faircape’s Healthcare facilities, under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.

If you would like to make a difference and work in a very busy, sub-acute environment, then apply now!

Duties include but are not limited to:

Prescription Preparation & Dispensing

Interpreting and preparing prescriptionsRepackaging and distributing medicationOrdering medicine and scheduled substances as per Responsible Pharmacist   instructionsPreparing, labeling, and dispensing medication in compliance with pharmacist-reviewed prescriptions

Stock Control

Managing and monitoring ward stock and emergency trolley suppliesReplenishing stock in emergency trolleys and cupboards as neededConducting weekly and monthly stock takes, reconciling actual vs. system stock, and reporting discrepancies to the Responsible Pharmacist 

Billing & Administration

Processing medication and consumables billing for sub-acute patients via Clinic ManagerSubmitting medical aid claims through PropharmEnsuring daily billing reports are reviewed and signed off by the Responsible Pharmacist 

Requirements

Qualifications

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

Experience 

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)Previous hospital experience will be advantageous. Previous experience with blister packaging would be advantageousPrevious experience with Propharm and Clinic Manager will be advantageous

Skills and Attributes

Excellent customer service and communication skillsKnowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and medicationsAbility to accurately dispense medications under supervisionAttention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to handle confidential information with discretionProficiency in pharmacy software and computer systemsUnderstanding of pharmaceutical regulations and proceduresTeam player with the ability to work collaborativelyStrong problem-solving abilitiesWillingness to learn and adapt to new processes

 Specific Requirements:

Own reliable transportationClear health recordClear criminal record and clear credit recordWritten references

Faircape Benefits:

Quarterly performance bonusesLong service leave Discount on our internet (ISP) packages

 Working Hours - Normal working hours are Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 18h00.

Salary on offer from R 20,000.00 Cost to Company per month, dependent on qualifications, experience, and market-related factors.

 Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.