About the role
In this role the duties undertaken ensure pharmacy services are secure, effective, economical, timely and of a high standard.
**Some of the key responsibilities of the role are**:
- Maintain appropriate stock levels of scheduled and unscheduled pharmaceuticals.
- Prepare and distribute pre-pack medications.
- Assist with packaging of medications into dosing sachets using an automated tablet packaging machine.
- Assist with inventory management within the pharmacy department including ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals, including controlled S8 drugs.
- Manage, distribute and deliver imprest to the wards.
- Manage pharmaceutical inventory to minimise inappropriate waste and stock movement, by checking expiries and rotating stock, and to maximise stock turn over.
- Assist the pharmacist with the preparation of prescriptions, and inpatient supplies all before final checks, including PBS S100 items.
- Assist with the preparation of medication records by data entry in computerised programs and the collation and maintenance of pharmacy data.
About you
- Demonstrated ability to be an active member of a pharmacy team, willingness, and ability to work under the direction of a registered pharmacist and to carry out duties with initiative and responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with high level communication skills.
- Knowledge of the PBS, SAS, LAM, iPharmacy and eLMs would be highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Queensland health pharmacy policies and procedures
- Demonstrate ability to interpret prescriptions, understand relevant abbreviations and awareness of current legislation to facilitate the dispensing process.
- Understanding of ward stock systems, stock control and expiry date monitoring in hospital pharmacy department
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Career development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
📌 Pharmacy Assistant
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 West Ipswich