Intern Pharmacist - Cairns - QLD

Chemist Warehouse Group; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across brands

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible rosters

Job summary

Chemist Warehouse Group in Cairns is offering a structured Internship Program for aspiring Pharmacists. This internship provides hands-on experience across dispensing, clinical services, and customer care under a dedicated on-site preceptor, with monthly training sessions and exam resources.

Participants gain practical experience and have opportunities to progress within Chemist Warehouse's network, with flexible rosters and ongoing support from facilitators and coordinators.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake pre-registrant year immediately.
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
• Dedicated work ethic.
• Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Retail Pharmacy experience advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with scripts in/out and dispensing.
• General Dispensary administration.
• Ordering and unpacking Dispensary stock.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Retail pharmacy experience (advantage)

Job description

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Employment Type: Fixed/Maximum Term Full Time

Flexible working hours and competitive hourly rates

Ongoing training and professional development provided

Staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse , Ultra Beauty , Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Chemist Warehouse Optometry stores

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Job Description

During your Internship Program with us, we will provide you with:

• Interactive face-to-face sessions covering clinical pharmacy and retail management
• Access to exclusive exam resources
• Practise oral exams with immediate constructive feedback
• A dedicated onsite preceptor
• Ongoing support from program facilitators and coordinators
• And much more!

Program Structure

The program includes full day of monthly training sessions, covering a wide range of topics such as clinical pharmacy, retail management, pharmacology, and Over-The-Counter product knowledge. These topics are broken down into 11 manageable interactive sessions during of the year’s program.

Practical Experience: Interns gain hands-on experience in various clinical services and retail pharmacy operations. This practical training is designed to complement the accredited Intern Training Program, and will include assisting with scripts, dispensing medication, providing customer service and advice on medications, inventory control as well as other administrative duties in the pharmacy.

Support and Resources: Interns have access to exclusive exam resources, practice oral exams with immediate feedback, and ongoing support from program facilitators and coordinators. Each intern is also assigned a dedicated onsite preceptor.

Career Pathways: Upon completion there are extensive employment opportunities within Chemist Warehouse. Career pathways include roles such as Pharmacist, Pharmacist in Charge, Pharmacist Manager, Area Manager, and even Pharmacy Owner opportunities.

Employment Opportunities: Chemist Warehouse is the largest employer of Pharmacy Students and Intern Pharmacists in Australia, offering opportunities for career progression nationally.

What's in it for you?

• You’ll have access to ongoing training and support to grow your career
• Enjoy a positive team culture with great perks like staff discounts, recognition, and regular celebrations
• We prioritise your wellbeing with a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible rosters help you balance work and life
• We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, with service recognition and end-of-year awards!

A typical day might look like:

• Assisting with scripts in/out and dispensing
• General Dispensary administration
• Ordering and unpacking Dispensary stock

About you

• Ability to undertake pre-registrant year immediately
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously
• Dedicated work ethic
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Retail Pharmacy experience advantageous
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business

Our team members work in our pharmacies throughout their shift, often standing for long periods. Stock replenishment can involve repeated movements and lifting heavier items, so please keep this in mind when applying.

About us

Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.