Advanced Pharmacy Assistant , Queensland Health

Provide advanced clinical support pharmaceutical services delegated by, and under the supervision of, a Clinical Lead Pharmacist or Senior Administration Officer where appropriate.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA4
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/PCH477379
Closing date 28-Mar-2023
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full time
Contact person Andrew Munns
Contact details (07) 3139 5008
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About the role

• Contribute to patient care by providing advanced clinical support pharmaceutical services delegated by, and under the supervision of, a Clinical Lead Pharmacist or Senior Administration Officer where appropriate.
• Undertake a range of activities to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the patients and families of Metro North Hospital and Health Service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively and values differences
• Compassion – is completely patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
• High Performance – supports Metro North's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, accountability, and ensures work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge in allied health, including knowledge of the health care system, general medical conditions and basic anatomy under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of generic, trade and chemical names of medicines, as well as advanced knowledge of relevant medicines related terminology
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate, supervise and liaise effectively, with an understanding of the scope of practice in a complex and demanding work environment
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, perform and evaluate quality improvement activities under the guidance of a pharmacist
• Demonstrated ability to provide a defined range of advanced pharmacy services to people with variable health literacy, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously where appropriate
• Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviours
• Proven ability to prepare the PBS claim including collating and recording scripts ensuring all are fully completed, including knowledge of paperless claims and resubmitted scripts
• Proven ability to provide procurement and financial services
• High level of computer literacy including the ability to contribute to the development of databases, complete data entry and maintain accuracy and integrity of information in databases
• Proven ability to record, receipt and process cheque and credit card payments for pharmaceuticals issued to patients
• Demonstrated ability to provide general Pharmacy Assistant services to the Pharmacy Department, including dispensing, imprest maintenance, ward-based clinical support and stock management duties
• Maintain accurate patient information by contacting Medicare Australia and Department of Veterans' Affairs as required for patients details and enter data into HBCIS and iPharmacy dispensing software
• Ability to follow up outstanding invoices
• Ability to prioritise workload and make decisions

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

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Job ad reference number: PCH477379 Close date: Tuesday 28th March 2023 Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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