Job Description:
SENIOR PHARMACIST

The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team. The Senior Pharmacist will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.

Dispensing of 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

· Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements

· Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements

· Assist Pharmacy Manager with overall control and effective running of the Pharmacy including other management functions eg: Max Performance, Hands-on, Disciplinary process etc

· Assist with the financial dimension of the Pharmacy on certain financial aspects

· Take over the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Manager in his/her absence

· 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 regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives

· Involvement in the month-end process, and associated reporting required on HIS

· Management and assessment of staff performance i.e of junior Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants

· Assisting with incident management of internal and external customers

· Involvement in maintaining CSA’s

· Supervise and guide the Pharmacist Assistants and Interns

· Induction and orientation of new Pharmacy staff

· Responsible for monthly rosters and hands-on

· Arrange for locums where necessary

· Ensure sound Pharmacy practice according to GPP in SA

· Other functions as deemed necessary by the Pharmacy Manager

· Maintain and sustain effective working relationships with all medical and allied medical staff.

· Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies.

· Communication within the hospital community and handling of queries

· Liaising with the pharmacists to keep them informed and to ensure smooth functioning of hospital pharmacy

· Each individual is responsible for their own compliance to regulations as set out by the SA Pharmacy Council

· Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks.

· Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field.

· Manage Clinical Pharmacy in Ward

A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm Degree or Dip.Pharm).

· Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

WORK EXPERIENCE · Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment.

· 2-3 years experience

· Managerial experience advantageous

· Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations. · Advanced computer literacy