Pharmacy Assistant - Brisbane, Australia - Queensland Health

Queensland Health

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Brisbane, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About the role

Contribute to the provision of a safe and effective hospital pharmacy service that is aligned to organisational goals and values, best practice, professional standards and legislative requirements.
Undertake technical and support tasks under the supervision of senior Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacists, including medicines distribution, stock management, product preparation, prescription processing and associated activities.

Skills & experience

Assist with the preparation of prescriptions in line with legislative, PBS and local procedures including the management of patient information such as Medicare, concession, and safety net details.
Assist with the preparation of aseptic and nonaseptic products in accordance with standard formulations and procedures including preparing cytotoxic, immunotherapies and repackaging of pharmaceuticals. Validation of aseptic competencies must be maintained
Provide efficient and accurate medication distribution services to hospital clinical areas including maintenance of stock levels of pharmaceuticals, stock rotation and expiry date management, returns and disposal in accordance with department policies & procedures.
Assist pharmacists with the preparation, recording and auditing of Schedule 8 medicine orders for hospital clinical areas including liaising with the multidisciplinary team to complete orders.
Contribute to a positive work culture by communicating effectively, actively participating in the pharmacy team, engaging in learning opportunities and providing courteous and efficient customer service.

Benefits:

Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Opportunity to complete a Certificate III or Certificate IV pharmacy qualification with support from a mentor
Orientation and continuing education program available which includes regular education sessions on a fortnightly basis
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy worklife balance

Job ad reference number:
RBH471222 Close date: Monday, 27 February 2023

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