Pharmacist Assistant [Fixed Term] at The Aurum Institute

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for the promoting good pharmacy practice, stock management and stocking of patient dispensing lockers (Peleboxes) at specified PHC facilities under the supervision of the Pharmacist.  

Technical Work Responsibilities 

• Liaise with Stakeholders. 
• Apply knowledge and understanding of good pharmacy practice. 
• Provide technical support to PHC Clinic staff. 
• Pharmacy stock control. 
• Ordering of Medication. 
• Issuing of medication to dispensing points 
• Labelling, packing, and dispensing of Medication. 
• Managing chronic medication parcels including Peleboxes 
• Quality Control processes.  
• Recordkeeping. 

Requirements

Education 

• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification as prescribed by section 33 of the Pharmacy Act 
• Registration with SA Pharmacy Council 

Advantageous 

• Experience in Government Primary Healthcare Services 

Experience 

• At least 1 years experience as a Pharmacy Assistant 

Requirements 

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa 
• Intermediate computer skills  
• Driver’s license 
• Own car 
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required 
• Willing to work overtime