Pharmacy Technician, Oncology

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 64

**Job Category**:

- Other Professionals - Pharmacy

**Req Id -** 4678
- Join the supportive, dedicated team at The Allerton Family Oncology Pharmacy
- Grow your career under experienced mentors invested in your development
- Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
- Permanent Part Time 64 hours per fortnight, enjoy work life balance in our stunning region

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
- The Pharmacy Department is staffed by 120 EFT staff across the acute site (University Hospital Geelong), the rehabilitation and aged care site (McKellar Centre) and the private hospital (St John of God). The Department provides clinical pharmacy services, aseptic and oncology preparation, HITH and outpatient services. A high degree of specialisation exists in clinical pharmacy roles, clinical trials, medication safety, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship and radiopharmacy.

**About the role**
- A permanent part time position exists for a pharmacy technician to join the progressive team at University Hospital. In this role you will provide quality services to ensure safe, appropriate and efficient drug use within Barwon Health and on return to the community.
- Responsibilities include:

- Safely preparing chemotherapy/biotherapy in accordance with training, policy and procedures
- Assist in the scheduling and labelling of prepared chemotherapy/biotherapy
- Ensure all work is complete accurately on time and in accordance with Barwon Health policies and procedures

**About you**
- Essential;
- Completion of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or willingness to complete within an agreed time frame
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
- Desirable;
- Hospital, Industry or Community pharmacy experience in the preparation of sterile or chemotherapy products

**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

**About Geelong**
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.
- We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new