Pharmacist - Cape Town at Faircape Group

•  We are seeking a Pharmacist at Tokai Estate. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical services for all the residents by taking responsibility for patients’ prescriptions and scheduled medication. 

This high-end facility is located near the Blue Route Mall and in close proximity to all major transport routes.

If you would like to make a difference and work in a very busy, sub-acute environment, then apply now!
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluation of a patient's medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine (in-patients and out-patients)
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use of medicine
• Determining patient compliance with the therapy and follow-up to ensure that the patient's medicine-related needs are being met
• The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
• The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance or the supervision thereof
• Distribution of medicines within the hospital/institution in accordance with the Medicines Act including: Emergency cupboard, emergency trolley,schedule 5 and 6 medication as well as ward stock to other Faircape facilities according to procedures in place.
• Prescription monitoring to ensure that prescribing and administration of medicines are monitored regularly and to ensure compliance with accepted practice and safe systems of work and encourage effective prescribing.
• The packing, checking and administrative management of UDC (blister packs)
• Ensure billing of any items issued is completed and up to date (including in-patient and out-patient accounts)
• Ensuring medical aid authorization of chronic medication for out-patients.  
• Record keeping and housekeeping according to Good Pharmacy Practice guidelines and pharmacy procedures.
• Providing training and support to pharmacist’s assistants as well as nursing staff when required
• Reporting of medication discrepancies/ errors, medication administration errors as well as adverse drug reactions to the responsible pharmacist.
• Ensuring continuous professional development by means of the pharmacy quality assurance program: Acting in accordance with ethical principles and meeting criteria of competency standards.

Requirements
Qualifications - BPharm and SAPC registered with relevant experience.
Experience and Knowledge -  

• Minimum 1 years of related experience.  
• Propharm and Clinic Manager experience would be advantageous
• Hospital experience will be advantageous. 
• Able to carry out all dispensing activities as per SAPC. 
• Sound numeracy skills.  
• Knowledge of Acts ,Regulations and guidelines pertaining to the Pharmaceutical Industry.  
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and the impact this can have on the business.

Skills and Attributes

• Understand great patient care.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Managerial skills
• Making sound decisions
• Computer literate
• Professional and focused
• Fluent in English
• Proactive
• Organisational skills
• Be able to converse with people on different levels - staff, families, MDT and other professionals coming into the facility. 
• The incumbent should be well presented and professional.

 Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing work