SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:
- To assist the Pharmacist in effectively managing stock, labeling, and dispensing medication
Location:
- Wits RHI - 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre - Johannesburg
- On the 3rd,4th, and 5th Floor
Key performance areas:
- Ordering of stock from the main supplier or the pharmaceutical depot
- Distribution of stock from the supplier to the pharmacy
- 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
- Contact suppliers if the equipment is in need of maintenance or repair
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly stock takes and complete relevant inventory forms
- Check stock dates and if expired, remove them 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 the Research Nurse or Medical clinicians
- Evaluate prescriptions for correctness and completeness
- Check expiry dates and batch number of medication 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
- Label medication for verification by Pharmacist
- Inform and advise patients or caregivers on the use of medication
- Entering data on the pharmacy data system
- Preparing the monthly reports when required
- Reporting system errors to the relevant authorities
- Comparison of Pharmacy data to the Clinic data
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
- Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives
Required minimum education and training:
- Grade 12 and a Certificate as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (1 year)
Required minimum work experience:
- Completion of in-service training and examination as required by the above Certification
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
- Certification in 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 medication will be beneficial
- Experience in ordering, unpacking, and management of stock
- 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 patient's needs and requirements
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please Apply Online.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications: 06 June 2023.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:
- AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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