Senior Pharmacist

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

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 Senior Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team.
The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Dispensing medication

• Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail) 
• Streamlining of retail front shop queues
• Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines
• Prepare, issue and control  all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures
• Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
• Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements

Customer service

• 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

Stock control management

• 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, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates
• Conduct cyclical and full stock takes
• Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives
• Stock days and quality of stock
• Green procurement aspects

Administration management

• Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks
• Preparation of call roster in advance
• Assist with compiling duty rosters
• Ensuring staggered shifts are adhered to at all times
• Assist to maintain and update Kronos time cards

High cost medicine and Quality portfolio

• To Ensure involvement and assistance with obtaining Letters of motivation to ensure re-imbursement of High cost medicine
• To mitigate the risk of non-payment of medicines
• To work with Billings teams to assist with Dr communication regarding additional clinical information is received on the use of high cost
• Assisting with aspects of Antibiotic Stewardship
• Assisting with aspects of Medication safety and relevant audits

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• Communicate effectively  to assist other team players
• Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns

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
• Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• 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

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm)
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Advanced computer literacy
• Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations

NETCARE 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.

• 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 healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

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

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.