Pharmaceutical Assistant
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 a supportive work environment in a leading Swiss institution.
Tasks
- Prepare medications for approximately 80 patients daily.
- Identify and report potential risks in medication.
- Ensure inventory control and manage drug orders efficiently.
Skills
- Completed EFZ training as a Pharmaassistent or pharmacy degree required.
- Attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
- Strong interest in interprofessional collaboration.
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Pharmaceutical Assistant
50%, immediately 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!
Your tasks
Preparing medications for patients on the wards (approx. 80 medications per day)
Identifying and reporting potential risks
Ensuring assortment maintenance, expiry date control, and narcotics inventory control
Placing medication orders considering the existing assortment
Coordinating cross-ward assortment exchange of rarely used and very expensive preparations
Supporting the transition to in-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 assortment
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 optimization by participating in quality controls and audits
What we offer
- A motivating work atmosphere: 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
