Pharmacist Intern

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We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

•   Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team.

• Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care

• Dispensing of prescriptions (hospital and retail) under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist and capturing thereof.

• ·   Assist and advise on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, and storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team.

• ·     Assist with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist

• Distribution and control of stock of schedule 1 to 6 medicines or scheduled substances

• Reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by the pharmacist

•   Ensure cost containment of drugs in example: special motivation drugs, duration of treatment and generic substitution, management of medication expiry,

• Increase generic usage of commonly used products (including antibiotics, CVS drugs etc) within the hospital

• Planning and implement Public Health awareness campaigns, such as Breast Awareness Week, Heart Week, and Pharmacy Week etc.

•   Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling, and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof.

• Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, unpacking of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organization and expiry dates.

• Promote medication safety initiatives within the hospital

• Schedule drug management

•   Conduct cyclical counts and full stock takes and preparation thereof

• Processing of stock for internal departments and inter-clinic sales

• Assist in the management of stock in accordance with Netcare Stock Management policy with special emphasis on designated stock areas

• Update doctors and wards with regards to out-of-stock situations and offer alternatives

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

• Communicate effectively to assist other team players

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge

• Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures

•   Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial

• Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies

Join the team that providing the best and safest
care.