Pharmacy Assistant (Delivery and Dispatch / Stores Person) - Slade Pharmacy

About the Role We're looking for a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Assistant (Delivery and Dispatch / Stores Person) to join our Slade Pharmacy team at Epworth Hospital Richmond in a permanent full-time capacity. This is a dynamic and hands-on role that plays a vital part in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of medications to patients and hospital wards.

Working Monday to Friday, you'll be part of a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and commitment to service will make a real impact. While the role is primarily focused on stores and logistics, any prior experience in pharmacy - such as a pharmacy assistant role - is highly valued and will help you thrive.

You'll be responsible for receiving and dispatching stock, managing inventory, and ensuring medications are delivered accurately and efficiently. From unpacking and checking deliveries to supporting urgent medication rounds and IVF cycle dispatches, your work will directly support patient care and hospital operations.

This is a great opportunity to build your career in pharmacy services, gain exposure to hospital pharmacy operations, and be part of a supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence.

Roster: This is a permanent full time position working Monday to Friday. Shift times are rostered between 7.00am and 6.00pm in line with operational requirements, with start and finish times varying depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive, process, scan and distribute hospital ward medication orders and IV fluids

Receive stock from suppliers efficiently and ensure timely dispatch

Return unwanted/damaged stock to wholesalers for credit

Process store transfers between wards and sites

Unpack and check stock against invoices, reporting discrepancies

Re-pack stock as required

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Deliver urgent medications and IVF cycle medications to wards

Participate in scheduled pharmacy stocktakes

Maintain medication levels and check expiry dates

Monitor and report fridge, freezer, and storeroom temperatures

Respond to customer enquiries

Assist with documentation and record keeping

Support pharmacy operations with delivery and dispatch tasks

This is a physical role that requires manual lifting, standing, bending, and squatting. You may be required to lift boxes up to 20kg.

About You

We're seeking someone who meets the following criteria:

Key Requirements:

Has experience in pharmacy or stock management

Works well independently and in a team

Has strong organisational and communication skills

Is detail-oriented and reliable

Has a positive "can-do" attitude

Embraces change and continuous learning

Previous experience dispensing medication in an Australian or New Zealand pharmacy setting is desirable.

About Us

Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years' experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia.

We're a proud part of Icon Group, Australia's largest provider of end-to-end cancer care.

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– Expanding access to care with urgency and focus

Impact, at Scale

– Making a difference through our growing global reach

Connection, at Heart

– Building a supportive and talented team

Opportunity, at Hand

– Innovating and growing every day

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Here are just a few of the perks available at Icon Group

Hands-on  job training to assist you in furthering your pharmacy career in a hospital setting

Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway

Valued rewards and recognition program

Incredible discounts and cashback on hundreds of brands through our internal Ignite! Application

Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ

Exciting internal opportunities as part of Icon's expansion

Ready to Make a Difference?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, helping us deliver exceptional care to more patients every day. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and you can make an impact at scale,

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📌 Pharmacy Assistant (Delivery And Dispatch / Stores Person) - Slade Pharmacy (Melbourne)

🏢 Icon Group

📍 Melbourne