Dispensing Technician: Cannabis Meds & Career Growth

Edge Compounding Pharmacy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide technical and operational support for safe and timely pharmacy services. You will assist with medication distribution, dispensing, inventory control and compliance under the supervision of pharmacists.

The position entails satellite pharmacy work and stock management, with PBS claiming and patient invoicing accuracy as part of daily duties. Rewarding career in a hospital setting with strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent required to work as a hospital pharmacy technician.
• Computer literacy and fluent English, with strong communication skills.
• Current national criminal history check or willingness to obtain prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Satellite pharmacy and dispensary work as part of hospital pharmacy service.
• Imprest and stock management to ensure medicine availability.
• Complete paperwork from prescriptions to ensure PBS claiming and patient invoices are accurate.

Skills

Computer knowledge

English proficiency

Teamwork

Pharmacy experience

Valid work visa

Criminal history check

Education

Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician)

Job description

Job Description

Friendly and supportive team environment

Full time, permanent position

About the Role

You will provide technical and operational support to the delivery of safe, effective and timely pharmacy services across St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Working under the direction of pharmacists, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of medication distribution, dispensing, inventory management and pharmacy support activities while maintaining compliance with legislative, professional and organisational requirements.

• Satellite pharmacy and dispensary work
• Imprest and stock management
• Complete paperwork from prescriptions to ensure PBS claiming and patient invoices are accurate

The classification for this position is TH6 ($65,042 per annum).

Your Contribution

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) course or equivalent awarded by a registered Training Organisation or as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria
• Computer knowledge and skill
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Demonstrated ability of work as a member of a team
• Valid work visa for Australia
• Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Hospital Pharmacy technician experience preferred

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programmes
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

The Pharmacy Department

The Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne provides comprehensive pharmacy services across acute, sub-acute and ambulatory care settings. Pharmacy technicians are integral members of the healthcare team, supporting the safe, efficient and timely delivery of medication management services through the use of pharmacy dispensing, inventory management and electronic medical record systems. Technicians work collaboratively with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a highly regulated environment and contribute to service excellence, patient safety, continuous quality improvement and workforce development.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Contact

Helen Dixon, Deputy Director - Pharmacy

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.