Senior Pharmacist (Hospital Group) – Kimberley, Northern Cape 24 views
Job Overview
Requirements:
- A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Work experience in a Hospital Pharmacy environment
- Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations
- Computer Literate
- SAP Experienced
- Flexible in working hours / shifts
The main purpose of this position:
The Senior 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
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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
- Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing of medication
- Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks
- Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
- Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements
- Identify and implement Policies and Operating processes to the standards of best practice, including the development of pharmaceutical services
- Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidance
