MIXING PHARMACIST

MIXING PHARMACIST – MOUNTAINVIEW PAARL

About the Company

Dis-Chem Oncology is a specialised division of the Dis-Chem Group, focused on delivering expert pharmaceutical care to cancer patients across South Africa. We work closely with healthcare providers to ensure safe, personalised access to oncology treatments, supported by efficient service and patient education. Backed by the trusted Dis-Chem brand, our goal is to improve quality of life through compassionate, professional care.

We are pleased to invite applications for the position of Mixing Pharmacist based at MOUNTAINVIEW PAARL .

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced pharmacist to join the Dis-Chem Oncology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the safe and accurate preparation of chemotherapy treatments, ensuring compliance with oncology protocols, Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards, and Dis-Chem Oncology policies while delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure all scripts are captured correctly and claimed timeously so that medication can be mixed and administered on day the patient has been booked for treatment.
• To assist head office in patient levy collection when necessary according to current Dis-Chem practice.
• To ensure that all levies have been invoiced and paid prior to the release and mixing of medication.
• To ensure that all stock required for patient treatment is delivered to the site at least one (1) day prior to treatment.
• Ensure that the patient stock is complete and that no items are on to-follows that would compromise treatment unless otherwise arranged.
• Patient medication is to be compounded according to the original Doctor’s script and in accordance with the package insert.
• Compounding is to be done timeously and in accordance with the service levels required by the site.
• Compounding is to be conducted in the most efficient and effective manner possible so as to reduce wastage of medication and consumables..
• The Pharmacist is to assist site staff with any information needed should there be any incidents of patient adverse reactions to medication dispensed by Dis-Chem Oncology
• To keep up to date with product fluctuations on the market and know when stock is unobtainable or on short supply and keep doctors informed these situations.
• Ensure all patient/bulk stock received is kept in the correct storage conditions according to GPP standards.
• Arrange annual laminar flow services for all contracted practices.
• Ensure a proper waste disposal process is in place as per the South African Pharmacy Counsel guidelines.
• Ensure that all consumables dispensed has been charged daily.
• To ensure minimal credits are being requested.
• Always apply FEFO principles for consignment stock.
• Ensure that all short dated stock (3 months before expiry) are reported to Head office.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

• Previous experience in chemotherapy preparation/mixing is essential

• Strong knowledge of oncology protocols and safety procedures

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

• Team player with good communication skills

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Email CV to: oncology.recruitment@dco.care