Pharmacy Assistant, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12.75% Superannuation contributions

Annual leave loading (5% plus up to 27

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and clinical teams in Brisbane North, ensuring timely access to medicines and pharmacy services. You will help prepare prescriptions, manage patient information, and assist with aseptic and non-aseptic product preparation under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling for Medicare and safety-net details, along with processing prescription payments and contributing to a safe, efficient pharmacy workflow

Qualifications

• Assist with the preparation of prescriptions under a pharmacist supervision, handling patient Medicare, concession and safety net data in line with PBS and local procedures.
• Process invoice payments for prescriptions following departmental procedures.
• Assist with aseptic and non-aseptic product preparation, including cytotoxic and immunotherapy preparations and repackaging, with validated aseptic competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prescription preparation under pharmacist supervision.
• Process prescription invoices per procedures.
• Prepare aseptic and non-aseptic products per standard formulations and procedures.

Job description

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
• 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

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

Pharmacy Assistant, Queensland Health Brisbane - North, Australia