Pharmacist Assistant

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Pharmacist Assistant will perform diagnostic imaging examinations and process and analyse biological specimens at an established business in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.

The team operates with a hands-on, get-it-done attitude and good camaraderie. The team prides itself on professionalism and consistently meeting commitments. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. If you tick the boxes below, we want to hear from you.

• Provide direct patient care and clinical services in accordance with professional scope of practice, ethical guidelines, and protocols.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies, consumables, and pharmaceuticals, placing orders timeously to prevent stock-outs.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot medical and laboratory equipment, reporting malfunctions to service providers promptly.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations including X-rays, ultrasound scans, or CT scans as ordered by referring practitioners.
• Accurately dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, checking for drug interactions, contraindications, and appropriate dosages.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when dispensing medication, performing tests, or recording information.
• For imaging roles, proficiency in operating equipment and knowledge of radiation safety and protection principles.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South African Pharmacy Council as applicable.
• A minimum of two to three years of clinical experience in a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, or diagnostic centre.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical protocols, infection control standards, and the ethical and legal framework of healthcare.
• Basic computer literacy for maintaining electronic patient records, scheduling appointments, and practice management software.