Pharmacist Assistant

Overview

Assist with the receiving, storing, dispensing, and packing of scheduled drugs and controlled materials.

Sample testing before storage

• Support the sampling of content according to required specifications
• Replace the label after “For release” is approved

Dispensing of raw material

• Perform the function of dispensing of material
• Prepare filters and tubing for the production batch
• Update information into the ERP system

Sample testing after storage

• Source the selected material and bring it to the testing area
• Support the sampling of content by required specifications
• Repack the box restock
• Conduct cycle counts and stock counts

Planning & procedure

• Independently prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Work within established policies, practices and guidelines, as well as established quality and safety checks

Asset/ Resource coordination

• Perform reconciliation of data in situations such as short supplies and recalls
• Provide input into required changes in resources to enable achievement of own objectives
• Determine resource needs of own area of work
• Request and allocate required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work objectives
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within own area of responsibility

Technical expertise

• Identify gaps in current policies, procedures and legislation
• Facilitate implementation of processes
• Propose changes or improvements to management on processes, tools, techniques, and products

Reporting & record keeping

• Consolidate information for reports specific to area of responsibility on weekly/ monthly basis
• Compile detailed and standardised reports and consolidated documents

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Pharmacist Assistant
• Minimum of a Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant Certificate
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

• ERP System knowledge

• Interrogating Information
• Planning and Organising
• Meeting Deadlines