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An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Part Time Dispensary Technician / Dose Administration Aid (DAA) Packer at our Erindale Pharmacy in Wanniassa, ACT. In this position, you will be required to work 3-5 days a week, with flexible hours. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about community pharmacy and who wants to further their career in this space. So, if this sounds like you, we urge you to apply today!
About the Role
Reporting to the Pharmacist in Charge, the Dispensary Technician/DAA Packer is responsible for preparing DAA packs in an efficient and safe manner and ensuring the smooth running and functioning of the dispensary. This includes assisting the pharmacists and ensuring that the dispensary work environment is neat, tidy and well organised and that scripts are processed according to guidelines, within expected standards and timeframes. The Dispensary Technician/DAA Packer will also be required to support our Pharmacy Assistants on the pharmacy retail floor from time to time.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Processing of scripts, as per Group and Quality Care 2020 guidelines
- Manage changes and merges to customers pack profiles
- Make changes to pre-packed DAA packs as required
- Maintain DAA database and records
- Liaising with other health care professionals to obtain customers medical requirements
- Ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to at all times, especially in relation to the dispensing of scheduled pharmaceuticals
- Having a basic understanding of the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme
- Promote brand substitution according to group guidelines
- Complete daily requirements in line with script storage and recording
- Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of dispensary
- Provision of exceptional customer service in the Pharmacy
- Maintenance of stock and participation in stocktakes
- Other general duties to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Pharmacy
This opportunity at Erindale Pharmacy is more than preparing our patient’s medication - you’ll also have the opportunity to make a real difference and positive impact in our community through Pharmacy awareness days (which often include costumes, decorations and cake) that always bring a smile to the community, fundraisers and many more heart-warming activities. These are the extra things we like to do at Erindale Pharmacy to make work all the more fun.
To excel in this role you will need:
- Experience working in the Community Pharmacy industry (strongly desirable)
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and in compliance with WHS requirements
In return we offer to the successful candidate:
- A friendly working environment
- Opportunity to become an integral part of an outstanding local community
- Informal and formal professional development to support your ongoing career growth
- Potential longer term growth opportunities within the wider group
- The opportunity to become an important part of an award winning, forward looking Pharmacy Group
Why join the Life Pharmacy Group?
When we ask our talented pharmacists and retail team members, they tell us they joined and stay at Life Pharmacy Group for:
- A friendly, supportive working environment - both in the pharmacy and from our Head Office support team
- Ongoing opportunities for professional and leadership development
- The ability to become part of our local community, connecting with locals and being a trusted adviser
- Opportunities to support the delivery of our extended professional services offering and specialised clinical medication program
If you enjoy working in a dynamic fast paced environment, have a passion for accuracy in your work and excellence in customer service, then please submit your brief resume (max. 3 pages) and cover letter by clicking on the Apply button.
Applications to be received by close of business 29 March 2024.
