Pharmacy Assistant (Delivery and Dispatch / Stores Person) - Slade Pharmacy
We're looking for a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Assistant (Delivery and Dispatch / Stores Person) to join our Slade Pharmacy team at Epworth Hospital Richmond in a permanent full-time capacity. This dynamic, hands‐on role plays a vital part in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of medications to patients and hospital wards.
Working Monday to Friday, you'll be part of a fast‐paced environment where your attention to detail and commitment to service will make a real impact. While the role is primarily focused on stores and logistics, prior experience in pharmacy – such as a pharmacy assistant role – is highly valued and will help you thrive.
You'll be responsible for receiving and dispatching stock, managing inventory, ensuring medications are delivered accurately and efficiently, and supporting urgent medication rounds and IVF cycle dispatches. Your work will directly support patient care and hospital operations.
This is a great opportunity to build your career in pharmacy services, gain exposure to hospital pharmacy operations, and be part of a supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence.
Physical Requirements: This role requires manual lifting, standing, bending, and squatting. Boxes up to 20 kg may need to be lifted.
Key Responsibilities
* Receive, process, scan, and distribute hospital ward medication orders and IV fluids.
* Receive stock from suppliers efficiently and ensure timely dispatch.
* Return unwanted or damaged stock to wholesalers for credit.
* Process store transfers between wards and sites.
* Unpack and check stock against invoices, reporting discrepancies.
* Re‐pack stock as required.
* Deliver urgent medications and IVF cycle medications to wards.
* Participate in scheduled pharmacy stock‐takes.
* Maintain medication levels and check expiry dates.
* Monitor and report fridge, freezer, and storeroom temperatures.
* Respond to customer enquiries.
* Assist with documentation and record-keeping.
* Support pharmacy operations with delivery and dispatch tasks.
Key Requirements
* Has experience in pharmacy or stock management.
* Works well independently and in a team.
* Has strong organisational and communication skills.
* Is detail‐oriented and reliable.
* Has a positive, can‐do attitude.
* Embraces change and continuous learning.
Previous experience dispensing medication in an Australian or New Zealand pharmacy setting is desirable.
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
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