Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health · KwaZulu-Natal
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- Grade 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent.
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic.
- Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council SAPC
- Grade1: Experience: No experience
- Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 5 years appropriate/recognisable as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic
- Experience: A minimum of 12 years appropriate /recognisable experience Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required
- Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and Good Pharmacy Practice.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and policies.
- Understanding of medicine supply management.
- Knowledge of stock control.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Problem-solving and reporting-writing skills.
DUTIES
- Assist in the provision of an efficient pharmaceutical service under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Dispense medicine according to approved Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of practice of a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Receive, store, issue and control pharmaceutical stock.
- Perform stock counts and assist with the inventory management.
- Pack and distribute medicine to wards, clinics and department.
- Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and documentations.
- Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and pharmaceutical legislation.
- Participate in quality improvement programmes and medicine management initiatives.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy storage areas.
- Provide medicine information to healthcare professionals and patients within the scope of practice.
- Perform any other duties delegated by the Pharmacy Manager or supervising pharmacist.