Job Description

A private hospital in Johannesburg is seeking Senior Pharmacist to become a new pharmacy manager at their pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

Dispensing of all prescriptions for in and outpatients
Supply and control of ward stocks
Supply and control of Schedule 5 and 6 drugs
Provision of drug information service
Checking and controlling expiry dates of medication in stock
Supervise the removal and / or destruction of expired ethical stock
Assist with all aspects of ethical stock including cyclical counts and full stock take process
Assist in the ethical stock ordering
Maintaining an effective relationship with key role players
Supervising the control and dispensing of medication by pharmacist assistants in compliance with legal requirements
Provision of in-service training to nursing staff
Related house-keeping tasks
Plan, co-ordinate stock take
Assume licensing for regulatory requirements compliance with all appropriate standards
Co-ordinate staff activities to ensure smooth running of the pharmacy and achieve company goals
Liaise with relevant management re-stock purchases
Participate in call-out roaster and respond to call-out requests as per company procedures
Ensure stock management are appropriately captured on the relevant software
Facilitate quick receipt of consignment invoices

Requirements:

B Pharm. Degree or Dip Pharm or relevant Pharmaceutical qualification
Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
Customer-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills and high working standards
Minimum of 7 to 8 years’ experience in a similar position
Knowledge of Medical Aids
Experience in a Private Hospital would be advantageous
Intermediate computer skill - must be accurate and pay attention to details
SAP knowledge