Closing Date: 05 September 2014
Netcare Greeacres Hospital has 2 positions for Pharmacy Interns. The candidates will repor to the Assistant Pharmacy Manager.
During the 12 month fixed term period: The Pharmacy Intern will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist. The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.
- Dispensing in and out patient prescriptions under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist.
- Provision of a drug information service.
- Assiting in ethical stock order, stock control and stock counts.
- Implementation of controls to enforce GPP and SOPs to minimise risks.
- Maintain effective relationships with key role players.
- To dispense retail prescriptions and counsel patients under the supervision.
- Communicating professionally and handling queries as per policy.
- Assisting with stock take, stock control and expired stock removal from shelves.
- To assist/offer advice on the use, side-effects, contra-indications and storage of medication.
- Willingness to be involved in ward pharmacy and antibiotic stewardship.
- Administrative Tasks and tidiness of Pharmacy.
- Will be required to work week-ends and shifts according to operational requirements.
- Provision of in-service training to wards/staff as required.
Requirements:
- A relevant Pharmaceutical qualification (B Pharm. Degree or Dip Pharm).
- Registration with the SA Pharmacy Council.
- Work experience in a Hospital Pharmacy will be advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of private hospital and retail pharmacy business operations.
- Knowledge of medical aids will be advantageous
Unfortunately this position is now closed.
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