Pharmacy Assistant - Roodepoort, South Africa - StaffCentral Consulting

StaffCentral Consulting

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Roodepoort, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Duties/Responsibilities will include:

Ordering of stock from the main supplier or the pharmaceutical depot

Receive stock and organize the 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

Consult the Pharmacist to contact suppliers if equipment needs 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 clinicians

Evaluate prescriptions for correctness against the dosage chart

Check expiry dates and batch number of medications before labeling and dispensing

Interpret prescriptions and prepare medicine accordingly

Prepare medication based on chronological expiry date to ensure usage before the expiration date for dispensing

Inform and advise patients or caregivers on the use of medication

Make referrals to Counsellors or Dietician as and when required

Grade 12

Certificate as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (1 year)

Completion of in-service training and examination as required by the above certification

The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

A driver's license is beneficial

Certification in basic HIV and good clinical practice

Experience in adherence counseling when dispensing medication

Experience working in a public or private pharmacy for at least 2 years with experience in the dispensing of ARV drugs will be beneficial

Good administration skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ordered, systematic, and analytical

Assertive, confident, and adaptable

Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Display concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients' needs and requirements