PHARMACIST - Bloemfontein Verfied

Salary Negotiable Bloemfontein, Free State Bloemfontein, Free State more than 14 days ago 27-09-2018 3:05:19 PM
22-11-2018 3:05:19 PM
Job Description:
PHARMACIST

Description
My Client is seeking to employ a qualified Pharmacist to work in their hospital pharmacy.

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

Key Work outputs and responsibilities:

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
Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contraindications, 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 stockareas 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
Conduct related administrative and housekeeping 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 the companies 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
Profile
Candidates who apply must have:

2 - 3 years work experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy environment
A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm Degree or equivalent)
Advanced computer literacy
Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations
We offer
Market related salary