Pharmacy Technician
1 month ago
Pharmacy Technician
Permanent Part Time (16 hours per fortnight)
Grade 2 or 3
Generous salary + super + salary packaging
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician who would like to join the Eastern Health pharmacy team This is a New Part Time pharmacy technician position based at Healesville Hospital, supporting the clinical pharmacist and perform inventory related tasks. Training and orientation will be provided by the Senior Pharmacy Technician.
Eastern Health operates five pharmacy departments (Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre and Wantirna Health). Our enthusiastic team of pharmacists and technicians are dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based care to our patients at the time they are most needed. Our pharmacy department strongly values professional development and clinical education. We have an ongoing commitment to practice-based research and offer opportunities for involvement to all staff.
About you
**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
Knowledge of medication names and experience with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Experience in pharmacy (desirable)
Demonstrated ability to accurately dispense prescriptions
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
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 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply.
**Eastern Health Values**: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence
Selection Criteria
**Desirable**: Are you looking for casual, part time or full time employment?
**Desirable**: How many years of experience do you have in pharmacy?
Contact Person
Jayde Bunney
Contact Number
(03) 9871 3529
Alternate Contact Person
kayin chan
Alternate Contact Number
(03) 9871 3520
Closing Date
19/05/2023
