Pharmacy Imprest Technician

**Pharmacy**

**Sydney**

**Part Time**

**Epic Pharmacy**

**Key Points**
- Permanent part-time position with Epic Pharmacy North Sydney, located in Mater Hospital
- 28-hour fortnights, no weekend shifts.
- Specialised Hospital Pharmacy Technician role with a focus on managing ward imprest stock and pharmacy inventory.

**The Opportunity**
We are seeking a permanent part-time Imprest Pharmacy Technician to join our supportive and friendly Epic Pharmacy team at Mater Hospital, North Sydney.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the supply of medications to hospital wards and clinical areas by maintaining imprest stock levels, liaising with nursing staff, and overseeing inventory accuracy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and broaden your career within a hospital environment. If you are an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to step into a hospital pharmacy setting and specialise in stock and imprest management, this is the perfect role for you.

Site Information
Mater Hospital North Sydney boasts 223 beds, and provides intensive care, cancer care and surgery, orthopaedic and rehabilitation wards, as well as a maternity unit.

**About the Role**
Alongside core Pharmacy Technician duties, your primary focus will be on stock and imprest management in addition to core Pharmacy Technician duties:
Core Pharmacy
- Dispensing and supplying medications for patients.
- Entering patient-specific data into the pharmacy database.
- Handling patient queries and assisting with account enquiries.
- Liaising with hospital staff and associated personnel.
- Supporting the pharmacy team with general administrative tasks.

Imprest
- Replenishment of ward imprest stock levels to ensure medications are readily available for hospital staff.
- Maintenance of imprest areas to keep stock organised and up to date.
- Expiry date checking to ensure medication safety and compliance.
- Liaising with nurses and clinical staff to assess and adjust imprest stock levels based on patient care needs.
- Conducting six-monthly imprest reviews to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
- Performing stocktakes of imprest locations to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Overseeing the After-Hours Cupboard to ensure essential medications remain accessible when needed

Shift Information
You will be working a 7-hour shift every Tuesday and Wednesday, for a total for 28-hours every fortnight.

**About You**
We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician with experience in dispensing within an Australian pharmacy setting. If you're eager to expand your skills and take on additional responsibilities, we'd be excited to have you join our team.

Essential Requirements
- Dispensing experience in an Australian based hospital or community pharmacy
- Australian working rights
- Ability to commit to the required shifts for the long-term.
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Desirable Skills & Experience
- Dispensary Technician Certificate or equivalent as recognised by the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Prior hospital pharmacy experience.

***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 and supportive work environment
- 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

**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.

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