Pharmacist - Johannesburg at Healthchem Group

The responsibilities shall include, but not to be treated as an exhaustive list, namely:

• Interpreting, evaluating and executing the applicable registered physician’s prescriptions as well as checking the appropriateness and legality of all scripts.
• Be a medication steward.
• Continuous supervision of pharmacy interns and assistants, i.e., checking accuracy of prescriptions prepared by them.
• Signing off and checking all scripts prepared by interns and assistants before dispensing to clients.
• Taking responsibility for the preparation and dispensing of all scheduled and non-scheduled medication according to protocol requirements, the Pharmacy Act, the Medicines and Related Substances Act and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
• Managing the entire dispensary together with other Pharmacists’ on duty.
• To work effectively as a Pharmacist within a multidisciplinary team (e.g., including other health professionals and medical schemes).
• Correct handling of Schedule 6 substances.
• Understand and be involved in dispensary stock management and partake in the pharmacy “Stock Take” events.
• Understand and adhere to all management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and/or guidelines, etc. and know where the relevant files are kept.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve Company objectives.

Requirements / competencies / attributes shall include:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.
• SAPC registration.
• SAPC annual declaration completed.
• Designated as a “practising pharmacist”.
• Compliant with CPD requirements.
• Must have at least 5+ years’ experience working in a retail Pharmacy environment.
• Effective Computer literacy (especailly, UNISOLVE, Xprocure, e-mail).
• Must have strong customer relationship management ability.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Must have Integrity.
• Must be results driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Remain attentive in an often-busy environment and cope under pressure.
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with an attention to detail.
• Must be an effective team player.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn.