Pharmacist Intern at Netcare Margate Hospital
Netcare Group · Margate, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Netcare Margate Hospital is looking for a Pharmacist Intern to join their team on a full time basis. You will work under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist, gaining hands on experience in dispensing, stock control, patient care and clinical support. This is a great opportunity to complete your internship year with one of South Africa's leading private hospital groups while making a real difference to patients' lives.
About the role
Netcare Margate Hospital is offering a Pharmacist Intern position for a B.Pharm graduate who is registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. You will work under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist and be responsible for providing medication and supplementary services to patients and the healthcare team.
What you will be doing:
- Dispensing prescriptions for hospital and retail patients, including oncology drugs, and capturing them accurately.
- Advising patients and healthcare staff on medicine usage, side effects, contra indications, drug interactions and proper storage.
- Assisting with compounding, manipulation, manufacturing and re packaging of medicines according to approved formulas and standard operating procedures.
- Helping with stock management, including re ordering, receiving stock, cyclical counts, full stock takes and managing expiry dates.
- Monitoring cost per event and managed healthcare variances to help contain drug costs.
- Participating in clinical ward rounds and managing total parenteral nutrition queries where required.
- Planning and implementing public health awareness campaigns such as Breast Awareness Week and Pharmacy Week.
- Conducting monthly pharmaceutical audits in allocated wards and documenting queries.
- Keeping up to date with Netcare policies and procedures and maintaining your professional development.
Application note: No specific application instructions are provided in the listing. Please apply through the PNet job board link where this vacancy is advertised and make sure your CV and registration details are up to date.
Requirements
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist Intern.
- B.Pharm degree from an accredited institution.
- Intermediate computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures in a hospital pharmacy environment is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills to advise patients and healthcare professionals on medication.
- Attention to detail and accuracy when dispensing and capturing prescriptions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build good working relationships.
Responsibilities
- Dispense hospital and retail prescriptions under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist, including chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition advice and supply.
- Provide advice on the usage, side effects, contra indications, drug interactions and storage of medication to patients and the healthcare team.
- Assist with the issue, control and preparation of oncology drugs according to pharmacy policy and procedures.
- Assist with compounding, manipulation or preparation of non sterile and sterile medicines according to approved formulas and standard operating procedures.
- Manage stock control, including re ordering, unpacking, cyclical counts, full stock takes and maintaining dedicated stock areas with expiry date monitoring.
- Monitor and reduce cost per event within the hospital environment and ensure cost containment of drugs.
- Monitor managed healthcare variances in per diem contracts and increase generic usage of commonly used products.
- Conduct monthly pharmaceutical audits in allocated wards and document all queries promptly.
- Plan and implement public health awareness campaigns such as Breast Awareness Week, Heart Week and Pharmacy Week.
- Assist with clinical ward rounds and manage total parenteral nutrition queries and orders.
- Update doctors and wards on out of stock situations and offer alternatives.
- Participate actively as a team member and take responsibility for your own professional development.
Job details
- Organisation
- Netcare Group
- Location
- Margate, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Internship
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Applying for a Pharmacist Intern role at Netcare Margate Hospital is a smart move for your career. This internship gives you the supervised experience you need to complete your pharmacy internship year with a well known private hospital group.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your B.Pharm qualification and your SAPC registration. Include your academic transcript and any proof of registration. Even though the ad does not ask for a cover letter, a short one highlighting your interest in hospital pharmacy and your willingness to learn will help you stand out.
During the interview they will likely ask about your dispensing knowledge, how you handle pressure and how you communicate with patients and doctors. Be ready to talk about a time you had to pay close attention to detail. Show that you understand the importance of stock control and patient safety. Netcare values care, truth, participation, compassion and dignity so keep those in mind when you answer questions.
Good luck with your application. This is a great first step in your pharmacy career.
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