Pharmacist Assistant QPB - Gauteng - Trending Talent Solutions

Description

**Role Purpose:**

• Safeguard the health, well-being, and trust of every patient we serve. Ensure that every compounded medication meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficacy.
• Uphold the highest quality standards by complying with regulatory requirements under cGMP, PIC/s, and cGMCP documents.
• Ensure timely availability of compounded products.

**Role Responsibilities:**

Medication Preparation:

• Compounding non-sterile medications according to established formulas and procedures.
• Accurate measurement and weighing of ingredients following compounding formulas and working instructions.

Inventory Management:

• Assist in managing inventory levels of compounding materials, including finished products, APIs, excipients, and consumables through daily cycle counts.
• Perform regular inventory audits and stock replenishment activities to monitor expiration dates, ensure adequate supply levels, and minimize waste.
• Document and discard expired stock items.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Clean, calibrate, and maintain compounding equipment and work areas according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Report equipment failure to the Head of Production or Site Manager.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Document compounding activities accurately and maintain detailed records of all compounded medications prepared.
• Ensure compliance with documentation requirements and record-keeping protocols.

Administrative Tasks:

• Assist with administrative tasks related to label creation and printing, formulation sheets, and stock take documents.
• Assist with labeling, picking, and packing orders for dispatch.

Quality Assurance:

• Assist in performing quality control checks on compounded medications to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts.

Good Housekeeping:

• Maintain a consistently clean and organized environment in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with regulatory requirements governing pharmaceutical compounding practices.

Training and Education:

• Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Stay updated on new developments, guidelines, and best practices through ongoing education and professional development activities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to pharmaceutical compounding activities.

**Qualifications:**

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• Active registration with the SAPC as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Experience in non-sterile manufacturing or compounding is an advantage.

**Skills and Abilities:**

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Expertise in maintaining accurate records.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing business environments and priorities.
• Flexibility to handle unexpected challenges and changes in workload.
• Ability to think critically.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality service and value to the organization.