Pharmacist-in-Charge – Mediplus Pharmacy
Wanted: The Pharmacist Who Can Actually Run the Show (During Your Shift, Anyway)
Let's be real – being the Pharmacist-in-Charge isn't about having "Manager" on your business card.
It's about being the person everyone looks to when things need to get done.
You know, the responsible one.
The Location
Where you'll be:Relocation to Townsville – where you'll get 320+ days of sunshine annually.
What's around:Beach walks at the Strand and a boat ride to Magnetic Island.
Distance from reality:Who cares when you're in a tropical paradise?
What "Pharmacist-in-Charge" Actually Means
You're the captain of the ship during your shift.
When you clock out, someone else takes over.
No 3am phone calls about staffing issues.
No Sunday emails about quarterly budgets.
Just solid, professional pharmacy practice while you're there.
Your Domain (While You're On Duty)
Go-to pharmacist – the buck stops with you for clinical decisions.
Supervise the dispensary and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Keep the team organized and the workflow moving.
Be responsible for compliance and regulations during your shift.
Oversee opening/closing procedures and pharmacy security.
Ensure the dispensary doesn't descend into chaos.
Handle tricky situations because someone has to.
Not Your Problem
HR drama that extends beyond your shift.
Marketing strategies and business development.
Annual budgets and profit margins.
Rostering nightmares (unless it affects your current shift).
Whatever happens when you're not there.
The Daily Reality Check – Clinical Stuff
Dispense with your eyes actually open (accuracy matters).
Counsel patients who definitely didn't read the leaflet.
Provide professional services – vaccines, reviews, health checks.
Catch interactions before they become problems.
Manage DAAs without losing track of which Mrs. Smith is which.
Leadership Stuff (The Real Kind)
Supervise pharmacy assistants and make sure everyone knows what they're doing.
Be the problem-solver when issues pop up.
Maintain professional standards.
Keep the dispensary organized and functional.
Train junior staff and interns.
Actually answer when someone asks "is this okay?"
What We Actually Need From You
? Bachelor of Pharmacy (obviously).
? AHPRA registration that is current and valid.
? Vaccination certification (preferred, or willing to get it).
? Experience – you've been around the block, know how a pharmacy actually works.
? Leadership skills that don't involve yelling.
? Can make decisions without having an existential crisis.
? Organized enough to keep multiple balls in the air.
? Communication skills for dealing with staff, patients, and doctors who can't write legibly.
Why This Role Doesn't Suck
Leadership without the burden– You're in charge during your shift, not your life.
Competitive rate– $***** per hour.
Professional respect– Your clinical decisions matter.
Team support– You're leading, but you're not alone.
Proper resources– Modern systems and equipment.
Work-life balance– When you leave, you actually leave.
Autonomy– Make real decisions within your scope.
The Type of Person We're Looking For
? Confident but not arrogant – knows their stuff, admits when they don't.
? Natural leader – people actually listen to you.
? Cool under pressure – flu season doesn't break you.
? Decisive – can make calls when needed.
? Supportive – brings your team up, doesn't tear them down.
? Professional – maintains standards even when it's busy.
How to Apply
If you're ready to step up without being consumed by management responsibilities, hit APPLY.
We need someone who can lead a pharmacy during their shift and then go home and actually have a life.
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