Pharmacist Assistant

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

• 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

• Basic Salary (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Provident Fund
• Gap Cover
• Global Educator