Analgesic Stewardship Pharmacy Technician

2 months ago


Box Hill, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Analgesic Stewardship Pharmacy Technician - Grade 3

Part Time (3 days a week) until 1/8/2024

Flexible working hours

Contract extension possible after contract end date

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

Eastern Health operates five pharmacy departments. 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.

An exciting new opportunity exists at Eastern Health for a passionate Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team in an Analgesic Stewardship Pharmacy Technician position. This position is responsible for supporting the establishment of an Analgesic Stewardship service at Eastern Health to monitor analgesic prescriptions, develop policies and procedures, in addition to education and training packages. The role will report to and support the Analgesic Stewardship Pharmacist to provide governance to ensure analgesic (specifically opioid) prescribing practices are consistent with current evidence for safe, quality medication use. The Analgesic Stewardship Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician positions will work in conjunction with the Associate Program Director Pharmacy (Clinical Services, Box Hill Hospital, and Blackburn Public Surgical Centre) to develop an Analgesic Stewardship Service and to participate in driving improvements in quality and safety of analgesic use.

About you

To be successful in this role you should possess the following.

Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support awarded by a registered training organisation or equivalent qualification (as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or equivalent body) or suitably qualified graduate in a science discipline

Demonstrated ability to adhere to hospital policy and procedures.

Demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills

Continued demonstrated awareness in changes and trends to practice.

Demonstrated ability to contribute to reports

Proficient computer and data management skills (i.e. intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and inventory control or dispensing software)

Current Victorian driver's license

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

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 Values**: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

Contact Person
Myra Ng

Contact Number
(03) 9982 2480

Alternate Contact Person
Jeremy Szmerling

Alternate Contact Number
(04) 8109 7556

Closing Date
12/02/2023



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