**Pharmacy - Administration**
**ACT**
**Casual**
**Slade Pharmacy**
**Key Points**:
- **Casual Position**:
- **Entry-level opportunity**: Perfect for a community pharmacy technician or school leaver eager to start a career.
- **Non-patient-facing role**: Work behind the scenes to support a nationally coordinated toxin program.
- **Gain unique skills in a one-of-a-kind pharmacy setting.**
**About the Role**
Looking to break into the pharmacy or healthcare industry in a meaningful, behind-the-scenes role? This is your chance to join a specialised, non-patient-facing pharmacy environment where you'll gain a unique set of skills that are highly valued across the sector.
Based at Slade Pharmacy within Deakin Private Hospital in the ACT, this casual position offers the opportunity to support a nationally coordinated toxin program used in the treatment of a range of chronic medical conditions. You'll be part of a close-knit team responsible for processing PBS authority medications, managing patient account queries, and delivering essential administrative support, while learning the inner workings of a one-of-a-kind pharmacy operation.
You'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, using your strong attention to detail and communication skills to help keep the program running smoothly. Whether you're an experienced community pharmacy technician ready for a change, or someone keen to take their first step into healthcare, this role includes full training and a supportive environment to help you succeed.
This is more than just a job; it's a rare opportunity to build valuable experience and grow your career within a national pharmacy network.
What to Expect:
This is a casual role with a bit of variety built in Initially, we're looking for someone who can offer flexibility and be available for up to full-time hours while we support a busy period in the team. As things settle, the role will scale back to 2-3 days per week, and eventually transition to ad hoc shifts typical of a casual arrangement.
If you're adaptable, proactive, and happy to jump in where needed, this could be a great fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispense PBS authority medications
- Assisting with PBS claiming
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in the specialised pharmacy program
- Assist with patient account inquiries via phone
- Perform administrative tasks using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
**About You**
We're looking for a motivated community pharmacy technician or a recent school leaver ready to dive into a unique pharmacy environment. No prior experience? No problem Our specialised dispensing training program will set you up for success.
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- A keen eye for detail
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- A willingness to learn and adapt quickly
- _Previous pharmacy experience is preferred, but _not essential_ - we'll provide you with the necessary training to set you up for success in the role_
**About Us**
Slade Pharmacy, proudly part of Icon Group, delivers best-practice pharmacy management and clinical services through a robust hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. With a team of over 1,100 pharmacists, technicians, and support staff, Slade is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and has long-standing partnerships with major private hospital groups.
Icon Group supports the operation of more than 75 pharmacies across Australia, including Slade and Epic pharmacies, which specialise in hospital and oncology pharmacy services. Our national network spans regional and metropolitan sites—across both public and private hospitals—ranging in size from 31 to 900 beds.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our care is end-to-end. Our growth is rapid. Our technology is cutting edge. And our impact extends globally.
We offer our hospital partners best-practice medication supply and clinical pharmacy services, backed by deep expertise in pharmacy governance and quality management.
**Incredible benefits available at Icon Group**
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings - potentially saving you thousands
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we'll help you grow with us.
- Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.