Pharmacy Technician

**Employment Status**

Casual

**Program**

Public Health & Healthcare Partnerships

**Location**

Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct

**Salary**

$0.00

**Hours Per Fortnight**

0

**Position Summary**
- Work in a state of the art purpose built health facility
- An exciting career opportunity with the growing Barwon Health
- Brand new Youth Justice Centre based between Geelong and Werribee

**About Cherry Creek Primary Health Service**:
Barwon Health is partnering with the Department of Justice and Community Safety to provide the health care service at the new Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre. Cherry Creek is a 140 bed Youth Justice Facility to the west of Werribee in the vicinity of Cherry Creek that accommodates males between 15-17 years of age, both sentenced and on remand.

The services delivered will include emergency response (with support from the Barwon Health Virtual ED), primary care beds, integrated mental health, drug and alcohol services, allied health, general practice and specialist medical care as required. There will be 24/7 nursing coverage on-site as well as a 7-days a week primary care clinic. Diagnostic (pathology and imaging) and pharmacy will also be available on site.

The health care will be integrated in the operations of the Centre and will primarily operate from a state of the art purpose built health facility.

The team will deliver best practice culture, processes and operations. This is how we will ensure Cherry Creek will enhance the outcomes we achieve for the young people in our care and the community.

**About the role**

Your primary role is to support the Lead Pharmacist by undertaking a range of pharmacy technician duties in provision of the service. Duties will include:

- Management of imprest sites at Cherry Creek
- Assisting with the dispensing of medicines
- Overseeing stock management of medicines at Cherry Creek including responding to and managing supply shortages and undertake required stock counts
- Management of required processes including audit and stock control
- Liaison with the community pharmacy providing sachet packed medicines
- Participate in orientation/training of new technicians, and student and intern pharmacists
- Assist team members in delivering a quality clinical pharmacy service
- Initiate and participate in relevant research projects and present at professional conferences, where appropriate
- Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time and in accordance with Barwon Health and Youth Justice policies and procedures

**About the Culture**

Barwon Health offers opportunity to be part of a growing regional service and a progressive organisation with an eye on the future. We support all employees with professional development and growth. A values driven organisation where you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness facility
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy_**.
**Selection Criteria**

Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Successful completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent
Essential: Willingness to undertake or successful completion of Certificate IV in Health Services Assistance or equivalent for appointment to position of Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 Hospital experience
Essential: Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
Essential: Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team
Essential: Drivers licence and ability to travel to Cherry Creek
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.

**Contact Person**

Gabrielle Peacock

**Contact Person Job Title**

Clinical Lead - Cherry Creek

**Contact Number**

0402 839 890

**Closing Date**

17/07/2023