Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at Life Healthcare Johannesburg
Life Healthcare Group · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Life Healthcare is hiring a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant in Johannesburg. This is a great opportunity to join one of South Africa's leading private hospital groups and grow your pharmacy career in a supportive medical environment. You will assist qualified pharmacists with dispensing and patient care, working as part of a close-knit healthcare team. If you are registered and passionate about community health, this role is worth a closer look.
About the role
As a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at Life Healthcare in Johannesburg, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering safe and effective pharmaceutical care to patients. You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a hospital setting.
Your day to day may include:
- Assisting pharmacists with the dispensing of medication
- Preparing and labelling medicines for patients
- Managing pharmacy stock and checking expiry dates
- Capturing patient and prescription information accurately
- Advising patients on the safe use of their medication
- Keeping the dispensary clean and organised
Application note: Applications are managed through the PNet job portal. Make sure your profile and CV are up to date before applying on the listing page.
Requirements
- Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Matric or equivalent qualification
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A caring and professional approach to patient service
- Ability to work as part of a team in a busy hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with the dispensing and preparation of medication
- Label and package medicines correctly for patients
- Capture prescriptions and patient details on pharmacy systems
- Monitor and manage pharmacy stock levels
- Check stock for expiry dates and proper storage
- Provide patients with basic information on how to take their medication safely
- Maintain a clean, tidy and organised dispensary
Job details
- Organisation
- Life Healthcare Group
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
To apply for this Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant role, check that your SAPC registration and Post Basic qualification are clearly shown on your CV. Highlight any dispensary or patient care experience you may have, even from practicals or learnerships. In your cover letter, explain why working in a hospital pharmacy appeals to you and how you handle pressure and detail. Interviews for pharmacy roles often include questions about dispensing accuracy, stock control and patient confidentiality, so be ready with real examples. Life Healthcare values caring, professional staff, so let your people skills shine through.
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