Pharmacist Assistant

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa 

Closing date: 14/10/2025  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Bhavishna Pillay  
Reference number: 64068  
 Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Main Purpose Of Job

To assist in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-patients and the public

Key Responsibility Areas

Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public

Ensure Accurate Dispensing

Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: N/A

Required Experience

• Essential minimum experience: None
• Desired experience: 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy Clinical pharmacy, including antimicrobial stewardship
• Stock management and distribution

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges
• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
• Ethical product knowledge
• Financial management
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile