Dispensary Pharmacist

Location: Coburg State Office

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Contract

Hours Per Week: This full-time role will require you to work on a roster within the pharmacy operating hours, 7:30am – 9:00pm Monday to Thursday, and Saturday 9am – 5pm, with opportunity for clinical rotation.

Years of Experience: 2-5 Years Community or Hospital Experience

More About the Role

An exciting and unique opportunity presents itself for a Pharmacist to join our wonderful team, providing pharmacy services to correctional facilities in Victoria.

This role will cover dispensary pharmacist duties with on-the-job training provided for the successful applicant. Your experience in providing a high-level pharmacy service, accurate dispensing and efficient medication management is critical to this role. Please note, this role may require visiting prison to perform clinical role, employment is subject to clearance to prison.

This is a great opportunity to develop hospital pharmacy skills across a number of disciplines.

Community pharmacists are encouraged to apply, as this is a great pathway to transition into hospital pharmacy!

What You'll Be Doing

• Dispense and supply medications in line with legal and professional requirements

• Quality assurance of medication packing

• Prepare medication profiles

• Pharmacotherapy administration

• Check dose administration aids

• Assist with business and process improvement

What You’ll Need

• Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist

• Membership with a Professional Indemnity Insurance provider

• A patient-centric mindset, with strong interpersonal skills and a positive can-do attitude

• Excellent attention to detail

• A desire to learn and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry

• A vibrant personality and excellent communication skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative team environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Current Covid-19 vaccinations as per Public Health Orders

• Previous experience with aged care or mental health is highly regarded

• National Police Clearance with no criminal history

• Previous experience with methadone will be an advantage, however training will be provided

Why HPS?

Not only do we offer a great culture that is committed to helping you achieve your career goals but we also offer:

• Staff Discounts

• Continuing Professional Education Support

• Employee Share Plan

• Employee Assistance Program for Health and Wellbeing advice

• Staff Awards

• Employee Referral Program

• Health Insurance Discounts

• And More

HPS is committed to developing and creating an inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We recognise that a diverse workplace improves our ability to attract, retain, motivate and develop talent, create and engaged workforce, deliver quailty services to our customers and to support the growth of HPS and its network of Pharmacies.

HPS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For role related queries or questions contact Angela Fosberry, Pharmacy Manager on 03 9381 3100.

Applications Close Friday 22 July 2022.

To apply, please complete our online application form, attach your resume and answer the screening questions.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

• An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance

• You may need to maintain up-to-date vaccinations in accordance with client requirements and HPS policy.