Pharmacist - Netcare Greenacres Hospital

Pharmacists 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.

Key work output and  accountabilities

• 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 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
• 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
• 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 regard to out-of-stock situations and offer
• Advice on Alternatives
• Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks
• 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
• 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
• Work effectively and cooperatively 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.
• Must be willing to work shifts in accordance to the unitary requirements.

Skills  profile

Education

• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip. Pharm) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

Work experience

•  Advanced computer literacy

• Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations