Pharmacy Technician

3 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department of Health, Tasmania Full time
The Role:
  • Dispense medications as prescribed for patients of CPHS within the southern region of Tasmania.
  • Supply medications for CPHS patients as ordered on medication charts.
  • Prepare pre-packaged and extemporaneous items as required, in accordance with approved procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Work with the Senior Pharmacist - Correctional Health by assisting in the:
    • Production and management of dose administration aids such as Webster packs.
    • Preparation of Pharmacy Care Plans, patient counselling documents and discharge planning.
    • Provision of Consumer Medication Information sheets.

    You will need:
    • Proven dispensing experience including knowledge of dispensing software, medical terminology and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, together with a strong understanding of the imprest system and dosing administration aides.
    • Demonstrated high level attention to detail including the need for and the ability to follow predetermined procedures and protocols accurately and diligently.
    • An understanding of the clinical role of the pharmacist within a correctional health setting.

    Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

    Details of appointment:

    Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a 12 month period.
    • notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

    Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

    Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

    Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $46.51 to $50.27 per hour.
    • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
    • Correctional allowance of 6.5%

    Salary Packaging:

    You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

    Benefits available to eligible candidates:
    • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
    • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

    More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

    Eligibility:

    Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
    • Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Hospital and Community Health Pharmacy Assistance) from a recognised education institution; or
    • Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support from a recognised educational institution; or
    • An Associate Diploma from a recognised educational institution, or an equivalent qualification, that is relevant to the work of a pharmacy technician
    • Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

    Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

    Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

    We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

    Statement of Duties:
    • Pharmacy Technician - Correctional Health Band 3 (word)

    Application Guide:
    • Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

    How to apply:

    Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

    You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

    For more information:

    Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

    Name: Cassie Allan

    Position: Senior Pharmacist - Correctional Health

    Phone number: 03 61661255

    Email address: cassie.allan@ths.tas.gov.au

    What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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