Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre which provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions. We are catering to patients in need of short-term, long-term, dementia, respite, and palliative care within a secure and nurturing environment.

Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects. 

We are seeking a Locum Post Basic Pharmacist to join our team, working at Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs. The Post Basic Pharmacist is responsible for medication control and managing patients' prescriptions for Faircape’s Healthcare facilities, under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist.

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:

Prescription Preparation & Dispensing

• Interpreting and preparing prescriptions
• Repackaging and distributing medication
• Ordering medicine and scheduled substances as per Responsible Pharmacist   instructions
• Preparing, labeling, and dispensing medication in compliance with pharmacist-reviewed prescription
• Alongside the stock controller and admin manager, managing and monitoring ward stock and emergency trolley supplies
• Replenishing stock in emergency trolleys and cupboards as needed
• Conducting weekly and monthly stock takes, reconciling actual vs. system stock, and reporting discrepancies to the Responsible Pharmacists
• Processing medication and consumables billing for sub-acute patients via Clinic Manager
• When required, submit medical aid claims through Prophar

Requirements

Qualifications

• Post Basic Pharmacist qualification

Experience 

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Previous hospital experience will be advantageous. 
• Previous experience with blister packaging would be advantageous
• Previous experience with Propharm and Clinic Manager will be advantageous

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and medications
• Ability to accurately dispense medications under supervision
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in pharmacy software and computer systems
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and procedures
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes

 Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record and clear credit record
• Written references

 Working Hours - When required 

We offer a competitive hourly rate