Full-Time Registered Retail Pharmacist - Patient Care Leader

Labour Support Group; Malua Bay; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Labour Support Group in Bateau Bay, NSW seeks a full-time registered Retail Pharmacist to join their team. You will dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and support frontline health services in a busy retail setting.

The role requires Bachelor of Pharmacy, AHPRA registration, at least 12 months of retail experience, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Current general registration with AHPRA
• At least 12 months of experience in fulfilling similar responsibility in a retail pharmacy
• Attention to detail and precision in record
• Demonstrated experience working in fast paced
• Ability to work autonomously and in a face-paced, pressured environment
• Able to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.
• Ability to plan and organise self and others to ensure the timely completion of tasks and achievement of targets.
• At least 12 months of proficiency in pharmacy dispensing software and point-of-sale (POS)
• At least 12 months of experience in providing customer service and pharmaceutical services

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services, including dispensing prescription medicines, providing patient counselling, offering health information, and primary health care.
• Provide patient-centred care by collaborating with GPs, allied health professionals, healthcare providers, and the community.
• Dispense prescriptions in compliance with Pharmacy Board of Australia and National Health Act regulations.
• Utilise dispensary assistants for routine dispensing tasks when applicable.
• Provide pharmacy advice on medication use and offer comprehensive services, including home medicine reviews, dose administration aids, opioid substitution therapy, disease management, medication adherence support, and health.
• Maintain a high level of customer service, ensuring all tasks are carried out competently and promptly.
• Ensure patient safety and optimal medication use during Document clinical interventions using GuildCare software and intervene as needed to prevent medication errors.
• Offer staged supply services based on requests from prescribers or patients/carers in accordance with established guidelines.
• Complete all dispensing activities in line with HIC requirements and prepare PBS and other Medicare claims as necessary.
• Report any errors, discrepancies, or ethical breaches that arise in the
• Assist in managing dispensary stock by checking expiration dates, rotating inventory, and monitoring storage conditions such as fridge temperatures.
• Oversee the ordering and receipt of pharmacy stock, following internal procedures.
• Continuously update professional knowledge regarding medications, including their uses, dosages, side effects, and complementary products and services.
• Stay updated on legislation to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including Pharmacy Practice Act 2004, OH&S regulations, QCPP standards.
• Maintain prescription records and accurately track the dispensing of controlled substances.
• Properly store and preserve medications prone to deterioration, such as vaccines and biologicals.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Pharmacy Technicians, interns, and Pharmacy Sales Assistants.
• Supply non-prescription medicines and offer diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Skills

Autonomy

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

GuildCare

POS

Pharmacy dispensing software

Job description

Labour Support Group in Bateau Bay, NSW seeks a full-time registered Retail Pharmacist to join their team. You will dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and support frontline health services in a busy retail setting.

The role requires Bachelor of Pharmacy, AHPRA registration, at least 12 months of retail experience, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and patient care.