Pharmacy Technician

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: The Royal Women's Hospital

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical

Reference: 25523
- **Grade 2 and Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician roles available**:

- ** Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available**:

- ** $61,297 to $64,454 + super + salary packaging**

The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s first and largest specialist hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of newborns and women of all ages. To join the Women’s is to be instrumental in forging progress towards health equity for women from ground-breaking research through to the bedside delivery of multi-disciplinary clinical care. Creating exceptional experiences is at the heart of everything we do for our patients, their families, and our people across our specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.

**About the Pharmacy Department**

Our department provides a comprehensive pharmacy service to all patients of the hospital. A high degree of specialised service is provided in clinical areas, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship, quality use of medicine, research and clinical trials. We are a passionate, supportive and driven team who works cohesively together to focus on quality patient centred care.

**About the role**

As a Pharmacy Technician at the Women’s you will provide comprehensive support for the provision of pharmacy services for the Royal Women's Hospital and Frances Perry House.

A regular day will see you:

- Responsible for organising and co-ordinating of work in the rostered areas in a safe and efficient manner and within their scope of practice, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
- Working collaboratively with pharmacy team members and other staff to maintain and supports the pharmacy activities relevant to the roles of the pharmacy technicians.
- Providing support to pharmacists which may include but not limited to:

- Assist in the day to day functioning of the pharmacy department.
- Ensure appropriate standard of presentation and maintenance of work area(s)
- Impresting - preparation and delivery of stock to ward areas; maintenance of medication rooms/shelves to comply with Infection Control and safety standards;
- Dispensary - dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge medications; PBS management; coordinate and maintain dispensary areas to ensure efficiency in dispensary;
- Preparation of extemporaneous products and pre-packing;
- Procurement - purchasing; coordinate and responsible for optimal stock control; assist in stock management and stocktaking
- Assist with various additional departmental duties as required, in times of staff shortage.
- Be respectful of the needs of patients, visitors and other staff and maintain a professional approach to all interactions.
- Promote the role of the pharmacy technician as an essential member of the healthcare team.
- Participate in weekend roster as required.

**About You**
- To be successful within this role you will need to have:

- Completed or enrolled to complete Certificate III or Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent.
- Attention to detail
- Energy, dedication and commitment
- Ability to work well in both a team environment & with mínimal supervision
- Good organisation skills
- Good oral and written communication skills and practical experience with computers are essential

**Our benefits**

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities

**Inclusion and belonging**

**Join us