Retail Pharmacist

The Client
Star Discount Chemist Morphettvale is a registered pharmacy outlet chain located in Morphettvale in South Australia.

The Role
They are seeking a full time Retail Pharmacist to join their team in Morphettvale in South Australia.

This is for a full time position at an annual salary at $77,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and efficient pharmacy services including dispensing, counselling, information provision and primary health care
• Provide collaborative and patient-centred care through engaging and working with GP's, other allied health professionals, health care providers and the community
• Dispense prescriptions in accordance with Pharmacy Board regulations, utilising dispensary assistants process the routine elements of dispensing, where these staff are rostered in the pharmacy.
• Provide medicines information and advice on optimal medication use.
• Ensure a high level of customer service in a competent and timely manner.
• Actively engage in providing and promoting professional services such as clinical interventions, medication management, health promotion and screening services.
• Maintain constant vigilance for patient safety and optimal medication use when dispensing and providing medication.
• Intervene when required to avoid medication mishap or to improve patient health outcomes. Record clinical interventions using the Guild Care software.
• Provide opioid replacement services (in participating pharmacies).
• Provide a staged supply service on either prescriber or patient/carer request in accordance with guidelines.
• Record and complete all dispensing in accordance with the HIC requirements.
• Report any and every error or discrepancy or breach of ethics that may occur in relation to the Pharmacy
• Assist in the maintenance of dispensary stock control by regularly checking dates, the rotation of stock and recording of fridge temperature, when required.
• Ordering and receiving of pharmacy stock following in-store guidelines
• Actively maintain and grow professional knowledge in relation to drugs: usage, dosage and side effects; and all complimentary products and services.

• Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure business practices are complying with statutory and regulatory obligations.

• Pharmacy Practice Act 2004

• OH&S
• QCPP

The Requirements

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy
• A current registration with AHPRA.
• At least 3 years' experience in fulfilling similar responsibilities in a retail pharmacy setting
• At least 3 years' experience in pharmacovigilance in monitoring and managing adverse drug reactions
• At least 3 years of proficiency in pharmacy dispensing software and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• At least 3 years of experience in providing customer service and pharmaceutical counselling
• Attention to detail and precision in record keeping
• Demonstrated experience working in fast paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously and in a face-paced, pressured environment.
• Ability to contribute ideas, demonstrate initiative and manage change.
• Able to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.
• Ability to plan and organise self and others to ensure the timely completion of tasks and achievement of targets