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.

The incumbent 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 Pharmacist Intern will also assume responsibility for meeting patients' needs in a responsible, satisfactory, and cost-effective.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Customer service

• Be active in the monitoring and improving Internal Customer Service Survey

• 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, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation

Dispensing medication

• 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 issue, control, and preparation of all oncology drugs according to pharmacy policy and procedure.

• Assist with the sale of the schedule 1 and 2 medicines or scheduled substances

• 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

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

• Re-packing of medicine

• 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

Cost per event management

• Monitor and reduce Cost Per Event within the Hospital environment

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

• Monitor Managed Healthcare Variances in per diem contracts.

• 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.

• Dispense prescriptions – Hospital (includes Chemotherapy & Total Parental Nutrition advice and supply) and Retail.

• Manage all Total Parenteral Nutrition queries and orders where and when required

• Assist with clinical ward rounds where and when required

Logistic functions

• 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 organisation and expiry dates.

• 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

BEST AND SAFEST PRODUCT
Pharmaceutical evaluation

• Do monthly pharmaceutical audit in allocated wards
Research activities

• Ensure that appropriate advice (ranging from new products to updated regimens) is available timeously to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients

• Make use of Drug Information Centres (e.g. Medicine Information centre and Pharmnet Amayeza)

• Make use of Research websites (e.g. MEDLINE, EMBASE) / Medical Journals (e.g. PubMed, via Intranet) via Clinical Software

• Cater for the needs of the hospital staff and patients and the specialized scope of practice, e.g. oncology medication, renal transplant medication, emergency clinical pharmacy, etc.

• Document and complete all queries, whether received in writing or telephonically with minimal delay.
Quality assurance and risk management

• Each individual is responsible for their own compliance to regulations as set out by the SA Pharmacy Council.

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
Personal and professional development

• 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
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

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

• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.

• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION

Essential

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council

• B.Pharm degree

Preferred

• Intermediate computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE
Preferred

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of Netcare

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.

• Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.

• Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.

• Compassion - The creative, compassionate and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.

• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

The Netcare Way
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below five behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• I always greet everyone to show my respect.

• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.

• I am always well groomed to show my dignity.

• I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care.

• I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion

• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.

• I always embrace diversity to show I am not a racist.

SKILLS
Managing Self
Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
Customer Focus and Service Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
Personal Work Ethic
Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships
Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication
The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork
Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge
The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operation, including weekends.

• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

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