SUMMARY:
Pharmacist Assistant- Bryanston, Johannesburg
POSITION INFO:
Our client located in Bryanston, Johannesburg is looking for a driven Pharmacist Assistant to join their team.
About them:
A leading compounding pharmacy with over 20 years’ experience in functional medicine, specialising in custom-formulated medications, nutraceuticals, sterile IV infusions, and tailored therapies. Their team of clinical pharmacists uses advanced technology and premium ingredients to produce patient-specific formulations for humans and animals. They also support healthcare professionals through consultation, custom orders, and a peer network, taking a personalised, root-cause-driven approach to health.
About the role:
Perform all duties related to being a Post basic pharmacist assistant according to Pharmacy Law and best practice. Assume full accountability for the roll as Post Basic Pharmacist assistant for the compounding pharmacy
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all professional duties pertaining to those of a pharmacist assistant
- Responsible for reviewing, interpreting and processing prescriptions received via email and telephonic
- Responsible for preparing, dispensing and invoicing medication orders and prescriptions
- Responsible for providing and supplying information related to the correct use of medication
- Responsible for answering phones, assisting with queries and responding to pharmacy and patient enquiries
- Responsible for completing invoices, emailing and effective communication with customers
- Providing information on products prescribed and recommended other products as needed
- Render assistance to other departments as may be required operationally
- Uphold values and culture of organisation
- Ensure good and continuous communication is preserved within the department and between departments and maintain harmonious relationships with colleagues
- Work in a team environment with professional and non-professional staff members - take initiative, be self-motivated and think creatively
- Ensure all aspects of Good Pharmacy Practice are adhered to - ethical and compliance aspects
- Participate in official and unofficial stock takes as required by the company
- Attend training and update product knowledge
- Conduct any other duties that may be required by instruction from line manager or the MD
Minimum requirements: - Relevant pharmacy qualification- Post basic Pharmacy Assistant
- Registration with South Africa Pharmacy Council
- Proficient in MS Office
- Manufacturing or compounding experience is a distinct advantage.
- Compounding of quality pharmaceutical products
- Planning of compounding schedule and workflow
- Record keeping
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Upkeep of inventory and equipment
Working Hours: Monday- Friday (08:30-17:00)
Remuneration:
- Basic Salary (Negotiable depending on experience)
- Provident Fund
- Gap Cover
- Global Educator
