AddressThe Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia's only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for 150 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 60 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. Every year the Eye and Ear cares for over 220,000 patients, with over 160,000 outpatients, nearly 44,000 emergency patients and over 17,000 inpatients. The hospital has recently completed a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure with brand new pharmacy department and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.
Our Vision
A world leader providing exceptional care
Our Mission
We aspire to be the world's leading eye and ear health service through:
- Outstanding patient experience
- Exemplary leadership
- Inspiring our people
- Building a platform for the future
Our Values - Integrity, Care, Teamwork, Excellence
About the Role
Pharmacy Technician, Grade 3
Full time ongoing position (40 hours/week with RDO every 4 weeks) and tax effective salary packaging, East Melbourne location, short walk to the CBD
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced hospital Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team and support quality and efficient pharmacy services.
This position has a focus on the administration and maintenance of inventory systems to ensure safe, accurate and efficient pharmacy procurement and supply processes and compliance with legislative and other purchasing agreement requirements.
This role is also responsible for assisting with the distribution and dispensing of medicines, supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services and manufacturing (sterile and non-sterile).
To be successful for this role, you
- Hold a Certificate IV in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support or equivalent
- Have minimum 3 years' full-time experience working in an Australian hospital pharmacy setting
- Demonstrate good communication and organisation skills
- Have well developed computer literacy and Microsoft Office ability
- Be a strong team player and contribute to the positive culture of our friendly department
- Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing is desirable, but not essential
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status.
All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and for clinical staff, patient facing staff and staff working in clinical areas, it is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.
Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support
The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and to promoting cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.
The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, we are committed to supporting people with disability to gain employment and develop their careers; we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager or the people and culture department to discuss.
