Melomed is synonymous with exceptional healthcare services and proud to be a Level 1 BBBEE contributor. This prestigious certification reinforces our unwavering commitment to transformation, empowerment, and inclusivity within the South African healthcare landscape.
Exercise professional judgement and relative autonomy in providing pharmacy services in accordance with SAPC guidelines and in particular Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Direct the receipt, preparation and dispensing of prescriptions
Ensure timely delivery of medication to patients and accurate record keeping
Responsible for communicating with all relevant stakeholders regarding stock shortages
Liaise with Izipharm Pharmaceutical Distributers, all authorised suppliers and Pharmacy Management in all matters relating to the procurement of cytotoxic medicine
Participate in the oncology call roster, weekend and public holiday work as required
Where appropriate and upon request provide drug information and counselling to nursing and medical staff
Regularly review drug charts and monitor drug therapies with subsequent liaison with medical and nursing staff to optimise drug therapy outcomes
Report all adverse drug reactions to relevant stakeholders including Pharmacy Management
Is responsible for providing patients with adequate written instruction on medication usage, and where appropriate, the preparation of dose administration aids for use by patients
Be proficient in all oncology areas and be familiar with all Melopharm / Melomed policies
Acts as an internal oncology resource for Melomed Private Hospitals
Must be extremely proficient in aseptic technique in order to oversee and maintain GMP
Responsible for the maintenance of adequate materials, equipment and environment in the oncology department in accordance with GMP and Good Pharmacy Practices (GPP).
Contribute to ongoing review and development of oncology department policy and procedures where applicable
Comply with accreditation requirements
Ensure in a matter of self-interest, and as a legal obligation, to have a responsibility to ensure that nothing is done to make health and safety provisions less effective
Take reasonable care to protect his/her own health and safety at work
Ensure that he/she doesn’t endanger any other person through any act or omission at work
Ensure that correct use is made of all equipment provided for health and safety purposes
Obey all instructions issued to protect his/her own personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others
Ensure that he/she doesn’t by the consumption of alcohol or a drug endanger their own safety at work or the safety of any other person at work
Report all accidents to Pharmacy and Nursing Management
Make recommendations to Pharmacy and Nursing Management as deemed necessary to avoid, eliminate or minimise any hazards of which he/she is aware regarding working conditions or methods
Requirements
Minimum of a B.Pharm Degree
Minimum of two years’ experience in aseptic technique as an oncology pharmacist
Computer literacy is an essential job requirement, e.g. Word and Excel
Excellent report writing skills
Excellent time management skills
A pleasant disposition and excellent interpersonal/communications skills are vital
Contribute actively to the multidisciplinary team
Assure safe, effective and cost-effective drug therapy
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