Vacancy: Joint Medical Holdings Division: ASCOT PHARMACY Job Title: Surgical Stores Assistant Purpose of Position: To Assist with the management, control and distribution of stock in the Surgical Stores Department of the Pharmacy. Key Performance Areas Responsible for packing surgical stock for wards and theatre according to replenishment lists that are printed daily. Ensuring correct and accurate Billing is completed for chits received at Surgical Stores. Stock Control – ensuring adequate stock levels are on hand, reviewing expiry dates and preparation of expired and short dates stock lists. Transporting of surgical stock to ward and theatre as required. Placing orders for surgical stock items to suppliers as needed. Receiving stock and reconciling all invoicing which were received for stock according to procedure. Assist with receipt of stock onto the HMS system, posting transfers and usages. Bar coding of new stock received. Handling and resolving queries and escalating where required. Co-ordinating new product evaluations at theatre and ward level. Act as a relief to the theatre stock controller when they are on leave and/or not available. Minimum Requirements Must have Grade 12 qualification. Must be computer literate. Must have knowledge of stock control (Surgical Stock would be an advantage). 1–2 years' experience in a Pharmacy or Hospital environment. Basic/Post basic level qualification will be advantageous. Skills Excellent Communication Skills and telephone etiquette. Ability to work under pressure, in a team environment and take job ownership. Behavioural Attributes Professionalism and initiative. Well-spoken and respectful. Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies. EEO Statement Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr