Pharmacy Technician

Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

Grade 3 Position | Permanent Part-Time (2 days a week)

Based in Clinical Trials at Box Hill Hospital Pharmacy

Experience career progression in a specialised area of pharmacy

Based in Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

This position is a member of the Eastern Health pharmacy team. This position provides support to Clinical Trials Pharmacists in the provision of pharmacy Investigational Drug Service across Eastern Health. Rotation to pharmacy service areas outside of Clinical Trials and rotation to other EH sites may be required.

**The major duties of the position include**:
coordinating, collaborating and providing support of clinical trial pharmacy service,

providing accurate and timely dispensing of trial and trial related medications,

performing administrative responsibilities,

supporting the Aseptic/Cytotoxic compounding,

managing clinical trial investigational product inventory,

accurate record keeping in relation to clinical trials and study protocols,

training and delegation as required by study protocols and sponsors,

About you

**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
Minimum of three years’ full time experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician is highly desirable

hold a Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) course or equivalent that has been awarded by a registered training organization or as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria (e.g. Peter McCallum chemotherapy preparation course is highly desirable

Experience in Clinical Trial and aseptic and/or hazardous medication compounding experience or ability to train to work in compounding are highly desirable

Demonstrated meticulous attention to details

Demonstrated general clerical skills including proficiency with computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)

Ability to escalate appropriately

Able to assist in the supervision, training/mentoring of other Pharmacy Technicians

Demonstrated understanding of customer service of internal and external customers and be committed to effectively meet their needs in a helpful and professional manner

Skills of timely and effective communication within healthcare personnel and colleagues to guide and achieve best practice.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Contact Person
PAULA LEE

Contact Number
(03) 9895 3347

Alternate Contact Person
NGOC DANG

Alternate Contact Number
(03) 9895 3347

Closing Date
26/04/2024