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. ROLE SUMMARY 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 CONSISTANCY OF CARE 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. 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. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity. The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing. Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps: Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful. Our story begins with our values and our behaviours. We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability. To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people. People who care for other people. Our Netcare people At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and 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. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other.

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