Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician role at East Metropolitan Health Service.

This is a Permanent Full Time / Part Time or Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time appointment with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be contacted to comment on integrity and past demonstrated ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

While this selection process will initially fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the health service. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may be selected from this process. These options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the recruitment decision is endorsed.

Position Profile

The Pharmacy Technician participates in drug distribution services, inventory control, dispensing, stores procedures, PBS claim processing and undertakes specific duties as required.

Area Profile

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth's inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. It offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.
• For information on superannuation

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Grace Dayoc on 08 9224 1953.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Applicants Are Advised To Provide

• A detailed curriculum vitae summarising your experience and suitability in meeting the position requirements.
• A written statement, limited to 3 pages (minimum font size 11pt), addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF:
• E1 Demonstrated relevant pharmacy experience including drug distribution, dispensing or manufacturing services and knowledge of PBS.
• E2 Knowledge and skills in computing systems relevant to hospital pharmacy.
• E3 Well developed oral and written communication skills to interact with clients and staff.
• E4 Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills, ability to work flexibly in a team and independently.
• E5 Current knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management, including safe handling of general loads.
• Details of two work-related referees, one being your current supervisor or manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer questions and attach documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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