Hospital Pharmacy Technician

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients._

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist with the procurement, storage, distribution and dispensing of all medicines and consumables including those used in the preparation of chemotherapy.
- Manage the procurement and supply of medicines to wards and departments including management of automated medicine dispensing units
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient dispensing records
- Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
- Provide support to patients and their families

**Essential**
- Can work full-time
- Previous pharmacy experience (Certificate III or IV) or a strong science-based background.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all members of the health care team, patients and carers, contractors and vendors.
- An appreciation of the principles of medication safety.

**Desired**
- Experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
- Experience using Merlin dispense system
- Previous experience in an oncology-related environment.
- An understanding of the delivery of cancer care.

Applicants must have rights to work in Australia sponsorship is not available

**Applications close EOB May 1, 2023**
- At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O'Brien Lifehouse values to apply._