We are looking for a qualified pharmacist to assist customers by interpreting symptoms and providing immediate treatment or to successfully refer customers to a suitable physician. You will also prepare pharmaceuticals by reviewing and interpreting physicians’ directives and detect any therapeutic incompatibilities.
To be successful in this role you must be customer-focused and remain up to date with the latest advances in pharmaceutical science.
Pharmacist Responsibilities:
Compounding and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.
Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.
Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications.
Conducting health and wellness screenings.
Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
Keeping accurate customer records.
Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
Performing other administrative tasks when needed.
Pharmacist Requirements:
Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or pharmacology.
Proven experience as a pharmacist.
Valid license to practice as a pharmacist.
Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software applications, used by pharmacies, such as MEDITECH and Mediware.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organizations which consider the experience and qualifications of the candidate (USD 2000-3000)
Applications: Interested applicants should send their application letter accompanied by resume with names and addresses of 3 professional referees (including telephone and e-mail) Applications are by e-mails only, sent to: tz@cbarnard.org before 25th March 2022
Please note: Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only candidates who have been selected for interview will be contacted.
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