Pharmacist

Role Summary

The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team. The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.

Key Work Output and Accountabilities

Consistency of Care

Dispensing medication

• Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)
• Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines
• Prepare, issue and control all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures
• Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
• Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements

Customer service

• Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team
• Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation

Stock control management

• Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling, and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality thereof
• Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates
• Conduct cyclical and full stock takes
• Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives

Administration management

• Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks

Transformation of Our Society

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Communicate effectively to assist other team players
• Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns

Personal and professional development

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial
• Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies

Skills Profile

Education

Essential

• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm)
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council

Work Experience

Essential

• Advanced computer literacy
• Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations

Physical Requirements

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

Values and Behaviours

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation
• Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential
• Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding
• Compassion - The creative, compassionate, and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all
• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• I always greet everyone to show my respect
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity
• I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation
• I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging

Skills

• Taking Action - Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results
• Decision Making - Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences
• Customer Focus and Service Delivery - The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers
• Continuous Improvement - The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement
• Personal Work Ethic - Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others
• Building Relationships - Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships
• Communication - The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal
• Teamwork - Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal
• Technical Knowledge - The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards

Working Conditions

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.