Stores Assistant

Job Title: Stores Assistant

Department: Pharmacy
Location: Life Anncron Hospital
Reporting to: Annecke Barnard, Pharmacy Manager

Introduction

Life Anncron Hospital is excited to announce an opening for the role of Stores Assistant. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our pharmacy team. This role is essential for ensuring that our stock management processes run smoothly, contributing to the overall efficiency of the pharmacy and the hospital. If you are someone who enjoys working in a supportive environment and has a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a Stores Assistant, your main tasks will include:

Receiving and Unpacking Stock: You will be responsible for receiving surgical stock deliveries, unpacking them carefully, and ensuring they are stored properly.
Good Housekeeping Practices: Maintaining a clean and organized workspace is crucial. You will implement good housekeeping practices to keep the pharmacy area tidy and safe.
Labeling Surgical Bins: Regularly labeling surgical bins within the pharmacy to ensure all items are easily identifiable.
Stock Distribution: Assisting with the distribution of stock to different units through automated transfers (MRP).
Cycle Counts and Stock Takes: Participating in regular cycle counts and stock audits to keep inventory accurate.
Processing Credits: Handling stock credits according to established procedures.
Maintaining Item Codes: Ensuring that item codes for wards and the pharmacy are up to date and accurate.
Managing Dead Stock: Assisting in the identification and management of dead stock within the pharmacy.
Handling Overstock: Helping with the management of overstock situations, ensuring that excess inventory is minimized.
Expiry Dates and Stock Rotation: Keeping track of expiry dates, damaged items, and ensuring stock is rotated properly to reduce waste.
Prescription Deliveries: When necessary, assisting in the pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between the wards and pharmacy.
Administrative Duties: Supporting general clerical and administrative tasks within the pharmacy.
Alert Reporting: Driving a culture of 100% alert reporting for any stock issues or discrepancies.
Responding to Queries: Effectively responding to queries from nursing staff and other hospital departments in a timely manner.
Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with nursing staff and other departments within the hospital to promote teamwork and collaboration.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should meet the following criteria:

Education: A Grade 12 certificate is essential.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computers and familiarity with online systems is necessary. Knowledge of Excel is a plus.
Experience: Previous experience as a Pharmacy Store Assistant is an advantage but not mandatory.
Teamwork: You must be able to work effectively within a team and strive to meet collective goals.
Physical Capability: This role involves physical work, so you should be prepared for the demands of a labor-intensive position.
Healthcare Understanding: An understanding of the private healthcare industry, including its challenges and key players, is beneficial.
Ability to Work Under Pressure: You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling stress effectively.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in stock management.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and propose solutions.
Resilience: Ability to maintain performance under pressure.
Diversity Engagement: Willingness to work with diverse teams and individuals.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to present information clearly.
Relationship Building: Skills in building positive working relationships.
Customer Service: A focus on being responsive to the needs of others.
Organizational Awareness: Understanding the workings of the healthcare system.
Drive and Energy: A strong motivation to perform well in your role.
Excellence Orientation: A commitment to achieving high standards in your work.
Ethical Behavior: Adherence to ethical practices in all aspects of work.

Application Process

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please download the application form here and submit it to us.

Email for Applications: Anncron.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Note for Internal Applicants: If you are currently employed at Life Healthcare, please discuss your application with your line manager before applying. External candidates are also welcome to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Life Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Thank you for considering this opportunity with Life Anncron Hospital. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.