Pharmacy Assistant/technician Grade 1/2

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1/2, Pharmacy Technician Grad 1/2
**Remuneration**: $30.16 - $38.40 per hour
**Hours Per Week**: 28
**Requisition ID**: REQ516821

**Applications close**: 17 September 2024

**What you'll be doing**

To provide safe, efficient and effective supply of medications to patients of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) under the supervision of pharmacists.

This includes: dispensing for inpatient and outpatients, preparation and manufacture of sterile and non-sterile medications including cytotoxic products, pre packing medications, distribution and maintenance of pharmacy imprest ward stock and other administrative tasks relevant to the position.

This position will include the participation in the weekend and public holiday roster and may require work at other pharmacy departments within the LHD.

**What we can offer you**

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.

Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:

- ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)
- Study and development leave
- Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities
- Discounted parking
- Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - counselling for you and your family

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

**Talent Pool**

Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.

A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.

This role is a **Category A **role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.


**Selection Criteria**
- Relevant experience working in a hospital pharmacy department in Australia or dispensing experience in an Australia community pharmacy, with appropriate qualifications as per the Health Employees State Award. Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1: no formal qualifications Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2: holds a qualification in a relevant field up to the level of Certificate III in Community Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician Grade 1: holds a qualification in a relevant field up to the level of Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician Grade 2: holds a qualification in Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy
- Proven organisational and problem solving skills including the ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision and in a busy environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy in performing all tasks
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and other stakeholders to improve patient care and contribute to a positive workplace culture
- Ability to understand and adhere to policies, procedures and legislative requirements
- Demonstrated experience performing routine pharmacy tasks using electronic systems such as iPharmacy, eMeds and Powerchart

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