Pharmacist Assistant

Position Purpose

The Pharmacist Assistant supports the pharmaceutical and policy functions of the Health Policy Unit. The role assists pharmacists with medicine‑use evaluations, data extraction, administrative tasks, and implementation of evidence‑based clinical and benefit policies. This position contributes to safe, cost‑effective, and compliant clinical decision‑making by providing accurate pharmaceutical support and operational assistance.

Matric

• Registered Pharmacist Assistant (Qualified / Post‑Basic)
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• 1–3 years’ experience in a pharmacy, managed care, or healthcare environment
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical terminology, dispensing processes, and medicine classifications

• Managed healthcare experience
• Basic understanding of medical scheme formularies and medicine benefits (advantageous)

• Assist pharmacists with Drug Utilisation Reviews (DUR) by gathering data, checking prescribing patterns, and identifying potential medicine‑use concerns.
• Support the preparation and updating of managed care protocols, formularies, and authorisation criteria.
• Assist in verifying correct coding (ICD‑10, ATC) and documentation for PMB‑related cases.
• Help monitor utilisation trends, medicine costs, and prescribing behaviour for reporting purposes.
• Support cost‑containment initiatives by gathering pricing information and helping evaluate formulary options.
• Liaise with pharmacies and providers for information requests, clarifications, and follow‑ups.
• Assist with tracking quality indicators, appeals, and escalations for pharmacists’ review.
• Provide administrative and operational support for policy updates, governance documents, and workflow processes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and data logs to support policy, clinical governance, and decision‑making activities.
• Strategic thinking
• Communication
• Resilience
• Technical/organisational savvy

Note:
Company reserves the right to close the advert before specified closing date.

PHA has its head office in Westville, Kwa Zulu-Natal. It operates country‑wide with a nationally linked network and uses a robust, flexible, as well as integrated system to ensure efficient and effective administration of membership and benefits.