AddressThe Role
An opportunity has become available for a Pharmacy Assistant - Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide a defined range of pharmacy services for patients under the delegation of a pharmacist
- Deliver support, mentoring, education, training and supervision to Pharmacy Assistants
- Prepare, distribute and dispense pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a Pharmacist
- Liaise with health care providers within the immediate team as well as community health providers such as community pharmacists and general practitioners
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47115) or equivalent
- Certificate of competency in ‘Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' module (HLTPA001)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $73 861 - $78 977 per annum
About Us
The Pharmacy Service provides medication management services across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, 7 days a week. Our team of approximately 80 pharmacists are assisted in their roles by over 40 support persons comprising Pharmacy Assistants, administration officers, purchasing and stores personnel. The dispensary at each of the two hospital campuses is also equipped with automated dispensing robots to facilitate dispensing, distribution and inventory management activities. Based in Tugun, Southport and Robina.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 27 June 2024.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC571561
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
