Pharmacy Technician

Description:

Pharmacy Technician
• Casual Rotations | Grade 1, 2, & 3
• Pharmacy Department (based from Angliss Hospital, PJC and Wantirna)
• Carparking on site | Close to shops
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacy technician with a passion for providing and improving pharmacy services? If you hold patients at the centre of your work then this role is for you.
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Eastern Health operates five pharmacy departments. 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 technicians are active members of our pharmacy team and assist with the dispensing of prescriptions, preparation of compounded pharmaceuticals and participate in pharmacy inventory management, distribution, imprest, clinical trials and clinical support services. Our pharmacy department strongly values professional development and clinical education. We have an ongoing commitment to practice-based research and offer opportunities for involvement to all staff.
About you
An opportunity exists for a passionate technician with sound hospital knowledge to join our dedicated team. This Eastern Health position will be based from Angliss Hospital and be responsible for the provision of technician pharmacy services to the Hospital.
To be successful in the role you will have:
• Certificate 3 in Hospital-Health services pharmacy support
• A commitment to quality improvement
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Strong commitment to high quality patient care
Previous hospital pharmacy experience is desirable.
For full details refer to the attached Position Description.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to 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
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application
Position Description - Pharmacy Technician Grade 1
Position Description - Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
Position Description - Pharmacy Technician Grade 3
Contact Person: Saly Rashed
Contact Number: 0397646227
Contact Email: saly.rashed@easternhealth.org.au
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.