1636 I Pharmacist in charge

Locumco; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Locumco is seeking a full-time Pharmacist in Charge for a vibrant community pharmacy in a picturesque Queensland town. You will dispense, counsel and lead a small team in a high-volume environment, with approximately 350 scripts daily and weekend shifts on a Monday–Sunday roster.

The role rewards patient-centric care, strong leadership, and KPIs including clinical interventions, meds checks and vaccination checks. Accommodation support or a weekly housing allowance may be available.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Pharmacist registration with AHPRA.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to manage busy workload and provide patient counseling.
• Lead and improve dispensary KPIs and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check prescriptions.
• Counsel on medications and OTC products.
• Achieve dispensary KPIs such as clinical interventions, meds checks and vaccination checks.
• Manage the customer experience and pharmacy culture.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Pharmacy consultation

Leadership

Time management

Education

Pharmacist registration with AHPRA

Job description

About the Role:

We are a dynamic community pharmacy seeking a full-time pharmacist in charge to join our vibrant team. You will work in a supportive environment next to a medical centre and handle an average of 350 scripts a day. There is another Pharmacist, 1 to 2 Dispense Techs, and an Assistant Retail Manager with Pharmacy Assistants. The role is quite independent and manages the customer experience and culture in this Pharmacy. We are looking for a patient-centric Pharmacist who likes to consult and can manage the busy workload. It is a rewarding role, with lots of regular customers. We are looking for a natural leader with ideally 3 + years' experience. You will be required to dispense and check prescriptions, counsel on medications and OTC products, and achieve dispensary KPIs such as clinical interventions, medschecks, and other 7CPAs, vaccination checks, Webster packs, and much more.

About our Ideal Candidate:

• You hold a current unrestricted Pharmacist registration with AHPRA
• You are passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with customers and building rapport
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You have excellent organisational and time management skills
• You demonstrate a "can do" attitude

About the Location:

Nestled just two hours from Brisbane and an hour from Toowoomba in the Southern Downs region, QLD, this town offers a serene escape amidst nature's beauty, coupled with affordable living and abundant leisure opportunities. Dive into the vibrant local scene, with a plethora of events, bustling sporting clubs, and thrilling adventures awaiting in nearby National Parks, dams, and wineries.

The Offer:

You will be required to commit to full-time hours on a Monday to Sunday roster. Attractive rate: Weekdays $60/hr - $65/hr and Sat $70/hr, Sun $80/hr + Super. The hours are 8 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Friday, with one Sat shift and one Sunday shift a month (weekend shifts are ½ days)

Accommodation support offered is either

• 12 months' free accommodation in a furnished 3-bedroom townhouse or
• Accommodation allowance of $260 per week for 2 years on offer depending on experience.