Pharmacy Technician at St John of God Health Care

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

85129.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Medication Terminology, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Stock Control, Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Quality Assurance, Statistical Reporting, Cytotoxic Medications Preparation, Inventory Management, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Record Keeping, Equipment Maintenance, Dispensing Pharmaceuticals

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital You will assist in the provision of pharmacy services to patients, external organisations, and other hospital caregivers by providing technical support to pharmacists. The Position Assist in the recording, labelling, setting up and preparation of sterile products including cytotoxic medications and total parenteral nutrition solutions Assume control for the ordering of medications and consumable products for the Sterile Suite. Follow established stock control procedures Assist in the preparation of statistical reports, and quality assurance documentation Assist with the charging process for sterile products Undertake the delivery of cytotoxic medications to wards Order medications, other stock and maintain paperwork Liaise with the Head Pharmacy Technician regarding any supply issues including delays in supply and labelling/presentation inconsistencies Operate the imprest system for distribution of pharmaceuticals to wards, and departments Deliver pharmaceuticals requested by wards and departments and ensure proper stock rotation, and checking of expiry dates Check deliveries, sort and transfer stock to designated storage fixtures Repack bulk medications into units of issue under the supervision of a pharmacist Ensure proper stock rotation and checking of expiry dates Maintain all records, and statistical data in relation to imprest stock Undertake regular cleaning, and maintenance of equipment including defrosting medication storage refrigerators Assist in preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals under supervision of a pharmacist Assist with the recycling of medications returned from wards and departments including patient’s own medications Assist with the recovery of owing prescriptions according to pharmacy procedures Check and maintain the medication inventory in the Emergency Cupboard and prepare utilisation and non-recorded medication reports Assist with the impresting, delivery and dispensing of restricted medications, including Schedule 8 medicines. Provide relief for Pharmacy Reception as required Assist other support caregivers with their duties as required and requested by the Chief Pharmacist or Pharmacist Coordinators Undertake any other duties as requested by the Chief Pharmacist or Coordinators consistent with the position of Pharmacy Technician You will be familiar with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and dispensing procedures. You will also be familiar with or be prepared to undertake training on preparation of cytotoxic medications. To succeed you will have well developed verbal and written communication skills and a knowledge of medication terminology. You will have excellent time management skills and the ability to work unsupervised to meet deadlines. You will be required to demonstrate attention to detail, instructions and work procedures with the ability to document accurately and neatly. Possession of or progress towards Certificate IV Medical Technicians and Assistants (Pharmacy) or equivalent will be highly regarded. Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $74,627 to $85,129 plus 12% superannuation Permanent full-time position Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For enquiries please contact Katie Jodrell, Acting Chief Pharmacist on 0421 075 604 At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

Assist in the provision of pharmacy services by providing technical support to pharmacists, including preparation of sterile products and managing medication orders. Ensure proper stock control, assist with quality assurance documentation, and deliver pharmaceuticals to wards.