Pharmacy Technician: Formulary and Business Development

Job Requisition ID: 3426
- Legal Entity: Monash Health
- Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
- Employment Type: Full Time and / or Part Time
- Posting Date: 20 Jan 2025

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

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**Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. There’s no better place to grow your Pharmacy Career.**
***About the Role**
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacy professional who has developed an interest and skills in formulary management. This is an ongoing full time role, part time applicants may be considered.

**The Formulary Team**work closely with other pharmacy and medical teams to manage the medication formulary, under the governance of the Monash Health Medication Safety and Therapeutics Committee.

Working closely with the pharmacy leadership team, team leaders and procurement teams, you will work across all Monash Health sites with a combination of physical and remote presence.

**Day in the Life**
Working closely with other pharmacy and medical teams, you’ll be recognised as a knowledge resource in therapeutic logistics, formulary management and the management of medication shortages.

**About Us**
More than 500 of us work in our pharmacy team, providing clinical, operational and quality pharmacy services to patients in our hospitals and community settings. We are a diverse group of professionals, focused on achieving the best outcomes and experiences for our community.

**About You**
You already have hospital pharmacy experience and a genuine interest in medication formulary management. You are highly professional, lead by example and role-model expectations to others. Your positive approach is clear and people enjoy working with you.
Relevant postgraduate qualifications, such as master of clinical pharmacy or equivalent, will be highly regarded.

You can also demonstrate:

- Minimum of hree years' full-time experience as a qualified pharmacy technician
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Skills and experience in supervision, training or mentoring
- Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy skills and knowledge of information systems and technology
- Proactive and constructive approaches to problem solving for individual patients and service development.

**In return** You’ll have the rare opportunity to progress your pharmacy career in your particular area of interest. Your expertise and experience will be well rewarded in our supportive department. Our Pharmacy Leadership Team is highly regarded and will work with you to further develop your skills and expertise, positioning you for potential advancement down the track.

For a confidential discussion about your suitability for this role please contact Claire McAvaney, Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Formulary and Contracted Services, 0499 767 765.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

**How to Apply**

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

**Applications close: 3 February 2025