Intern Pharmacist - Cairns - Qld

Chemist Warehouse; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Staff discounts across brands

Professional development

Job summary

Chemist Warehouse is offering multiple Intern Pharmacist positions across our Australian stores, including Cairns. This internship provides hands-on experience to support you in becoming a registered Pharmacist, with structured training, exclusive exam resources, and dedicated onsite preceptors.

The program includes monthly training covering clinical pharmacy, retail management, pharmacology, and OTC products, plus ongoing support and clear career pathways to roles such as Pharmacist and

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake pre-registrant year immediately.
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
• Dedicated work ethic.
• Excellent customer service.
• Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Retail Pharmacy experience advantageous.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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

Customer service

Strong communication

Teamwork

Eye for detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Pre-registrant year

Job description

Intern Pharmacist

We're hiring! 5 Intern Pharmacist vacancies are currently open.

Start your career as a Intern Pharmacist with CWH Cairns

• 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

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Intern Pharmacist to join our fast-paced, growing business!

Not only can you become a registered Pharmacist in one of our stores nationwide, we also offer great career pathways!

This is an exciting opportunity to commence your professional pharmacy career and gain a wide variety of on-the-job experience!

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
• Excellent customer service
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Retail Pharmacy experience advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• 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.

• The successful applicant must meet National Criminal History Check requirements and hold appropriate working rights

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.