Pharmacy Technician

**Pharmacy**

**Brisbane**

**Full Time**

**Slade Pharmacy**

**Key Points**
- Permanent full-time position at Slade Pharmacy, located within the Wesley Specialist Centre.
- Combine clinical trial support with regular pharmacy technician duties.
- Gain hands-on experience in clinical trial drug handling, as well as routine dispensing and patient care.
- Join a growing organisation with great benefits, dedicated training courses, structured career progression under our National Careers Pathway initiative, and endless opportunities to grow and progress your career.

**The Opportunity**
We are seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Slade Pharmacy, located in the Wesley Specialist Centre.

This is a unique opportunity to work in both clinical trials and regular pharmacy operations. You will collaborate with research teams on investigational drug handling and quality assurance, while also performing the essential duties of a Pharmacy Technician, such as dispensing medications, managing inventory, and assisting with patient care. If you are an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for a varied role that offers growth and diversity, this is a fantastic opportunity

**About the Role**
As a Clinical Trial Pharmacy Technician, you will balance both clinical trial responsibilities and regular pharmacy technician duties. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Dispensing and Medication Supply** - Dispense medications for hospital and oncology patients and ensure timely medication supply.
- **Inventory Management** - Assist in managing stock levels and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations.
- **Clinical Trial Drug Handling** - Manage the receipt, storage, and dispensing of investigational drugs in compliance with trial protocols.
- **Drug Compounding/Manufacturing** - Assist in the preparation and manufacturing of medications, ensuring precision and safety in all processes.
- **Collaboration with Research Teams** - Work alongside clinical researchers and pharmacists to coordinate drug supply and manage trial logistics.
- **Regulatory Compliance** - Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines, clinical trial protocols, and good clinical practice (GCP) standards.
- **Quality Assurance** - Conduct checks and audits to ensure the highest standards of drug handling, storage, and documentation are maintained throughout the trial process.

The pharmacy operates Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Once fully trained, technicians will also be expected to provide on-call support, as well as weekend and public holiday coverage.

**About You**
We are looking for a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a dynamic environment that balances clinical trial work with routine pharmacy duties. You will have a passion for research and patient care and enjoy the challenge of working across different aspects of pharmacy services.

To be considered for the role, we require the following:

- Have a strong attention to detail and be able to prioritise workload efficiently.
- Be a strong communicator, working autonomously and within diverse teams.
- Be adaptable and highly driven to achieve the best possible care and outcomes.
- Have dispensing experience in an Australian-based hospital or community pharmacy.
- Preferred Requirements:_
- Dispensary Technician Certificate or equivalent as recognised by the Pharmacy Board of Australia
- Knowledge or experience in clinical trials or drug compounding/manufacture.
- Please note that we are not considering applicants requiring visa sponsorship at this point in time._

**About Us**
Icon Group provides a complete suite of services to support the operation of more than 75 pharmacies across Australia. Icon Group supports Slade and Epic pharmacies specialising in hospital and oncology pharmacy services. This includes regional and metropolitan sites in both public and private hospitals that range from 31 to 900 beds.

The national pharmacy network offers partner hospitals best-practice medication supply and clinical pharmacy services, combined with extensive experience and knowledge of pharmacy governance and quality management practices.

**Amazing Benefits at Icon Group**:

- Dedicated career-enhancing and industry-recognised pharmacy training courses
- Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway
- Valued rewards and recognition program
- Incredible discounts and cashback on hundreds of brands through our internal Ignite app
- Flexible work arrangements (where applicable), including hybrid work environment, compressed work weeks, varying start-finish times and so much more
- Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
- Access to paid parental leave for permanent employees
- Resources and tools to help support and balance psychological and physical health
- Exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion

**Our Values**
- **Purpose, at Pace**:We remain focused on continually