Pharmacy Assistant

at  Queensland Health

About the role
To provide operational support in the provision of pharmaceuticals under the supervision pharmacists. Duties undertaken ensure pharmacy services are safe, effective, economical, timely and of a high standard.
About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to be an active member of a pharmacy team, willingness and ability to work under the direction of a registered pharmacist and to carry out duties with initiative and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with high level communication
• Knowledge of the PBS, SAS, LAM, iPharmacy and eLMs would be highly
• Knowledge of Queensland health pharmacy policies and procedures
• Demonstrate ability to interpret prescriptions, understand relevant abbreviations and awareness of current legislation to facilitate the dispensing process.
• Understanding of ward stock systems, stock control and expiry date monitoring in hospital pharmacy department

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Completion of an approved Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37115) or higher/equivalent certificate relevant to hospital pharmacy including the ‘Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock’ Module (HTLPA001).
• Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (SIR30116) or higher/equivalent certificate plus ‘Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock’ Module (HTLPA001).
  About West Moreton Health
  West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
  To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

Please refer the Job description for details