Pharmaceutical Assistant
Felix Platter-Spital
Basel-Stadt canton
Key information
- Publication date:29 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Basel-Stadt canton
Job summary
Join the Universitäre Altersmedizin FELIX PLATTER as a Pharmaassistent! Enjoy an innovative and supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Prepare medications for patients, handling around 80 daily items.
- Identify and report potential risks in medication management.
- Coordinate medication orders and manage inventory effectively.
Skills
- Completed EFZ training as Pharmaassistent or related studies.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work processes.
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Pharmaceutical Assistant
25%, immediate or by arrangement
Your work environment
With over 1000 employees, the University Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER is one of the leading institutions in Switzerland for geriatric medicine, psychiatry, and rehabilitation. With us, the highest medical competence and genuine empathy come together – become part of our dedicated team!
Welcome to 1 North, a unique ward in Switzerland that is growing! Our team of around 45 dedicated employees and trainees cares for the MIBS (Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit) as well as the Delirium Unit. We specialize in the treatment of patients with acute delirium, complex somatic diseases, and concurrent cognitive impairments. With us, you can expect exciting, interprofessional collaboration, a work environment with great development potential, and care oriented to the principles of Lean Management.
Your tasks
Preparing medications for patients on the wards (approximately 80 medications per day)
Identifying and reporting potential risks
Ensuring inventory maintenance, expiration date control, and controlled substance stock checks
Placing medication orders considering the existing inventory
Coordinating cross-ward inventory exchanges of rarely used and very expensive preparations
Supporting the transition to house list preparations: reducing special orders through independent substitution proposals and direct consultation with the medical service
Processing returns, batch recalls, and notifications from the hospital pharmacy concerning the warehouse inventory
Advising nursing staff on pharmaceutical questions
Ensuring regular exchange with the safe medication working group to optimize internal processes
Adhering to guidelines and standards (e.g., 5 R rule)
Ensuring continuous quality and process improvement by participating in quality controls and audits
What we offer
- A motivating work climate: Work in an innovative and supportive environment that values professionalism and team spirit.
- Diversity and integration: Become part of an international team that sees diversity as a strength.
- Attractive employment conditions: Pension fund BS, at least 5 weeks and 5 flex days of vacation
Your profile
Completed training with a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) as a pharmaceutical assistant or pharmacy studies
Relevant professional experience is an advantage
Precise working method
Quick comprehension
Networked thinking
Interest in interprofessional collaboration
