Work-Force
A Pharmacist Assistant is needed in Mossel Bay. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
The Role
The Pharmacist Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mossel Bay and across the health jobs space.
Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Pharmacist Assistant taking on this position.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Pharmacist Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
What We Offer
Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this health jobs role in Mossel Bay; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Based in Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the Cape Town International Airport hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mossel Bay.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mossel Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Mossel Bay.
Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mossel Bay.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Key Outputs
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
Essential Criteria
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.