Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Building A (IPS)

Job Description:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

You will fulfil the roles and responsibilities of an experienced pharmacy technician demonstrating expert knowledge and skills.

They are an active member of the pharmacy team who assists pharmacists with the delivery of pharmacy service with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

The role involves:

• Satellite pharmacy and dispensary work
• Aseptic service including cytotoxic, biohazard and sterile preparations
• Imprest stocking and maintenance
• PBS claims
• Assist with the Education and training of new pharmacy technicians

Classifications for this position is TH10 ($64,454 pro rata per annum).

Your Contribution

• Hold a certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy support (or equivalent)
• Minimum of three years full time experience as a pharmacy technician
• Ability to work within established procedures or in specialised areas with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Excellent computer literacy and skills
• Peter MacCallum aseptic cytotoxic preparation course completion is desirable

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Pharmacy
St Vincent's Hospital Pharmacy Department pharmacy services are decentralised, providing services from several satellite pharmacies in patient treatment areas.

We offer pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and correctional facilities.

As part of the pharmacy support team, pharmacy technicians support pharmacists in their work within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment that delivers care in a patient-focused manner.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Helen Dixon, 9231 4173, helen.dixon@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

12 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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