Senior Pharmacist - Pharmacy Informatics Officer

Senior Pharmacist - Pharmacy Informatics Officer

• Senior Pharmacist Grade 3 position
• Permanent Full Time 
• Great leadership opportunity
• Progress your career
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and suitably qualified pharmacist with experience in Pharmacy Informatics to join Eastern Health Pharmacy and E-Health team and work across the health service. The role provides strategic leadership and direction, ensuring Eastern Health Pharmacy has appropriate information and technology services to support Pharmacy Department operations and business decision making. Eastern Health operates five pharmacy departments (Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre and Wantirna Health). Our enthusiastic team of pharmacists and technicians are dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based care to our patients at the time they are most needed. Our pharmacy department strongly values professional development and education. We have an ongoing commitment to practice-based research and offer opportunities for involvement to all staff.

This position is mainly based at Box Hill Hospital and requires regular visits to other Eastern Health campuses.

About you

 To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Extensive experience working with information systems in a health environment
• High levels of understanding and familiarity with the information systems used in the health and pharmacy environments
• Extensive experience with principles of database management and maintenance
• Significant experience in project management with a track record of completion and good results
• Excellent communicator and negotiator at all organisational levels and across campuses
• Demonstrated ability to implement change within a complex environment

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**