Pharmacy Assistant / Technician Grade 1/2
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Garde 1 /2, Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 / 2
Remuneration: $31.21 - $38.75 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ569771
Applications Close: Sunday, 4 May 2024
Are you looking to build your career in a dynamic and supportive hospital pharmacy team? We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant/Technician to join the Pharmacy Department at St George Hospital.
In this role, you will work closely with pharmacists and other team members to support and enhance pharmacy services provided to patients. This includes assisting in a variety of operational areas such as the dispensary, outpatient pharmacy, stores, and cancer care centre. You’ll also contribute to advanced practice roles, helping to streamline workflows and allowing pharmacists to focus on clinical services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care and eager to develop their skills in a hospital environment.
Pharmacy students are encouraged to apply – gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing meaningfully to patient outcomes.
If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Dispensing and distribution of medications to patients
- Clinical support on wards, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care
- Sterile manufacturing duties, including cytotoxic preparations
- Stock management for clinical trials, compassionate/SAS access medications, and controlled drugs
- Reception duties, ensuring smooth patient interaction and service
- Participating in departmental quality and research activities to enhance pharmacy services
- Ensuring compliance with national and state guidelines, local policies, and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
Benefits:
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
1. Recognised qualifications in the field or qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent (as per award) will enable appointment as a Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 or as a Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 or 2.
2. Demonstrated understanding and experience of dispensing/issuing of pharmaceuticals in a hospital or community pharmacy setting or equivalent experience.
3. Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
4. Experience with information technology and familiarity with the use of pharmacy software eg iPharmacy system.
5. Good verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to understand and adhere to all legislative requirements.
7. Attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks.
8. Ability to work as part of a team.
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ibrahim Hamad on Ibrahim.Hamad@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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