Pharmacist In Charge

Are you a pharmacist who enjoys their profession and wants to grow as the full scope of practice becomes a reality? This could be the opportunity you didn't even know you needed! 

We are looking to fill a Pharmacist In Charge position in the busy country town of Taroom. The applicant would work alongside the owner 1-2 days per week and solo on other days. Our pharmacy supports our local community and surrounds to provide top quality healthcare to patients from infants to palliative care. 

We are a long-established business and have recently moved into a brand-new store, custom designed by the team increase accessibility and care for our patients because people in the bush deserve access to quality health care. 

We are looking for a pharmacist with a desire to work on every level of pharmacy - FOS, dispense, services, vaccinations, sleep apnoea and in due course full scope of practice! 

We are a small and fun team with pharmacy assistants and owner working in store 2 days per week. All support staff have completed or are enrolled in Cert 3 Community Pharmacy or higher. 

• Pharmacy opens 5 ½ days per week (Mon-Fri, Sat morning)
• 35-43 hours available per week depending on applicants preference
• Closed on Public Holidays
• Av 75-80 scripts per day
• Z dispense and FOS software
• DAA and nursing home services (appx 60 patients)
• Sleep apnoea services
• Vaccination accreditation essential
• Visiting allied health professionals in store (including physio, OT, speech therapist, exercise physiologist, dietician) 
• No methadone services
• Early adopters to expanded scope of practice such as clinical trials and new skill sets such as UTI trial
• AHPRA registration required
• Flexible roster available with time off for CPD or long weekends 
• Winners of Guild Rural Pharmacy Video of the Year 2019 and People's Choice 2021

This position would suit a newly registered or early career pharmacist that would like to improve their management skills through mentoring, a pharmacist with young family or someone looking for a patient based work environment. The pharmacy offers a wide range of services including vaccinations, Medschecks, HMRs, diabetes education. Visiting allied health professionals include physio, speech pathologist and dietician who are based in the pharmacy. 

Salary package includes: 

• Hourly rate based on applicant's experience
• Optional use of house (furnished or unfurnished)
• Registration for a professional conference per year
• Paid training opportunities in sleep apnoea 
• Flexible hours on negotiation
• Relocation assistance would be considered for long term employment
• Happy to discuss short term, 4-6 month contracts if you are unsure if rural life is for you