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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 01 March 2024
Position Classification: Pharmacy Tech Gde 1/2
Remuneration: 60223.98371- 72649.79 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ381356
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
Providing technical support for a wide range of activities within the Pharmacy department including:
Pharmacy reception duties:
Receiving prescriptions and checking for accuracy of patient’s information.
Taking payment for prescription co-payment utilising the point of sale electronic device and the cash register.
Referring any problems or issues which may occur to the Dispensary Manager for resolution.
Maintenance of stock
Distribution duties (Ward imprest & stock issue):
To supply items on ward imprest list to wards and other clinical units.
Maintain stock at an appropriate level, rotating stock and checking expiry dates.
Dispensary duties:
Dispense prescriptions for inpatients, discharges and outpatients in accordance with Departmental policy.
Answer telephone calls within individual capacity and pass on to pharmacists when appropriate.
Undertake filing of prescriptions/requisitions.
Co-ordinate stock returns from wards and either return stock to shelves or arrange for disposal in accordance with departmental policy.
Maintain an adequate supply of bottles, containers, labels etc. in the dispensary.
Non-aseptic manufacturing duties:
Prepare non-aseptic products according to methodology of the Manufactured Pack Report sheet and SHPA guidelines.
Prepare Daily Manufacturing Check List of products to be manufactured in conjunction with the supervising pharmacist.
Aseptic manufacturing duties:
Prepare sterile products aseptically in accordance with Department policy and procedures.
Undertake computer data entry and assist in protocol maintenance.
Undertake quality assurance activities and maintain documentation and records.
Cytotoxic reconstitution duties:
Prepare cytotoxic drugs in accordance with Departmental policy and procedures.
Observe occupational health and safety requirements.
Clean hoods, work areas and equipment in accordance to cleaning procedures.
Perform the environmental monitoring program of the suite.
Other duties:
Assist with administrative duties when necessary to cover staff absences.
Any other duties in accordance with award classification as requested by the Director of Pharmacy or delegates.
Attention to details and accuracy in undertaking all tasks
Ability to understand and adhere to legislative requirements, NSW Health and Departmental policies.
Ability to work as an effective team member.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good computer skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Recent hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy experience.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.
Applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 3 doses are required for Category A positions (refer to ).
ASARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) 3 doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Applications Close:7/03/2023
