Dispensary Technician

Job Description: Dispensary Technician

Position: Dispensary Technician

Location: Blacktown

Summary:
**Responsibilities**:
Medication Dispensing: Assist the pharmacist in accurately dispensing medications to patients, following prescription guidelines and ensuring correct dosage and labeling.

Inventory Management: Maintain and manage pharmacy inventory, restocking medications and supplies, conducting regular checks for expired products, and ensuring sufficient stock levels.

Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional customer service, addressing patient inquiries, offering medication advice, and processing sales transactions.

Prescription Processing: Receive and process prescription orders from patients, physicians, or other healthcare providers, ensuring all necessary information is complete and accurate.

Medication Packaging: Prepare and label medications in appropriate containers, including unit dose packaging and blister packs.

Compliance: Adhere to all pharmacy regulations, including record-keeping, patient confidentiality, and controlled substances management, to maintain legal and ethical standards.

Prescription Billing: Handle prescription billing and insurance claims, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to billing guidelines.

Drug Information: Stay updated with drug information, interactions, and potential side effects to provide accurate information to patients and healthcare professionals.

Equipment Maintenance: Regularly clean and maintain dispensing equipment to ensure accurate and safe medication dispensing.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with pharmacists and other pharmacy staff to ensure efficient workflow and exceptional patient care.

**Requirements**:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional education or certification as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience as a Dispensary Technician or Pharmacy Technician is advantageous.

Pharmaceutical Knowledge: A strong understanding of medications, drug classifications, dosage forms, and pharmacy operations.

Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate medication dispensing and record-keeping.

Customer Service Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach to provide exceptional service to patients.

Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with patients and healthcare professionals.

Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using pharmacy software and dispensing systems for prescription processing and inventory management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to contribute to our pharmacy's success and positively impact patient health. If you meet the requirements and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of pharmaceutical care, we invite you to apply.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blacktown, NSW 2148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person