Pharmacist

ROLE SUMMARY

The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team. The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.

• EDUCATION
• Essential
• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm).
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Essential
• Advanced computer literacy
• Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment
• KNOWLEDGE
• Essential
• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Dispensing medication

Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)

Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines

Prepare, issue and control all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures

Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements

Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements

Customer service

Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team

Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation

Stock control management

Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling, and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality thereof.

Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.

Conduct cyclical and full stock takes

Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives

Administration management

Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Communicate effectively to assist other team players

Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns

Personal and professional development

Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge

Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures

Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial

Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies

Taking Action

Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.

Decision Making

Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.

Customer Focus and Service Delivery

The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.

Continuous Improvement

The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic

Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.