Pharmacy Assistant

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with annual incre-

Higher superannuation 12.75%

Salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health in Brisbane is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and ensure timely access to medicines for patients and clinical teams.

Under supervision you will assist with prescription preparation and manage Medicare, concession and safety net details, while processing invoice payments for prescriptions.

You will also help with aseptic and non-aseptic product preparation, including cytotoxic and immunotherapies, contributing to safe, high‑quality pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Assist with prescription preparation under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Manage up-to-date patient information including Medicare, concession and safety net details.
• Process invoice payments for prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Assist with aseptic and non-aseptic product preparation including cytotoxic and immunotherapies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prescription preparation under supervision.
• Process prescription invoice payments.
• Assist aseptic/non-aseptic product preparation including cytotoxic/immunotherapies.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy assistance

Attention to detail

Medicare knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about healthcare, customer service and supporting patient care? Join Metro North Health as a Pharmacy Assistant and play a vital role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services within a leading public health organisation.

About the role

Working alongside experienced Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants, you'll help ensure patients and clinical teams have timely access to medicines and pharmacy support services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Assist with the preparation of prescriptions in line with legislative, PBS and local procedures under the supervision of a pharmacist. This includes the management of up-to-date patient information such as Medicare, concession and safety net details.
• Process invoice payments for prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of aseptic and non-aseptic products in accordance with standard formulations and procedures including preparing cytotoxic, immunotherapies and repackaging of pharmaceuticals. Validation of aseptic competencies must be maintained.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.