MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To transport and escort patients, equipment, files and related items between different departments of a hospital to support hospital operations in delivering the highest standards of care

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure that collections and deliveries are made from/to units and stores

      • Collect prescription charts, patient credits and schedule 5 and 6 order books from the nursing units

      • Deliver dispensed medication to nursing units

      • Replenish and deliver stock (including consumables and requisition stock) to the stores

      • Handle and deliver hazardous substances

Deliver a messenger and administrative service to the Pharmacy

      • Deliver general pharmacy documents

      • Collect and distribute mail to staff members

      • Ensure stationary order is collected

      • Perform ad hoc administrative functions as requested by Pharmacy Manager

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:   Grade 10

DESIRED EDUCATION:  None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

Patient rights charter

English proficiency (read; speak and write)

Knowledge of Medico,legal risks

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Internal emergency evacuation plans

Knowledge of administrative tasks

Health and Safety Act and regulations

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  Healthcare experience (e.g. care work)

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE