Pharmacist Assistant at Mediclinic

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To assist in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-patients and the public KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public Ensure accurate dispensing Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances Required Education ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate DESIRED EDUCATION: N/A Required Experience Essential minimum experience: None Desired experience : 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy Clinical pharmacy, including antimicrobial stewardship Stock management and distribution Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges
• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
• Ethical product knowledge
• Financial management
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)