Pharmacy Assistant, Braeside Hospital

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.

Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

The permanent part-time Pharmacy Assistant role is two days per week (Thursday and Friday) and works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to provide technical support to the Pharmacy Department in purchasing, dispensing, production and distribution activities.

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy dispensary
• Cert III in Community Pharmacy (or qualifications deemed to be equivalent) desirable
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations
• Strong administrative and basic computer skills.
• Good understanding of customer service
• Cultural awareness or experience working in a multicultural setting.
• A current driver's licence and safe driving record. Willingness to travel between HammondCares sites and services (as stipulated in the individual employment contract).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to recognize limits of practice and refer to registered pharmacist as appropriate
• Empathy and patience.

HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a fabulous benefits program. For more info check out our website: www.hammond.com.au/careers

For any specific queries not answered, please contact Julia Das at ****@hammond.com.au

Closing Date: 24th February 2024

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, immunisation a criminal record check.