Pharmacy Assistant | Slade Pharmacy Geelong, Epworth Hospital

Icon Oncology Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Novated lease options

Employee discounts (ignite!)

Fitness Passport program

Employee assistance program

Career development pathways

Online courses

Paid parental leave & purchasable LEA

Job summary

Slade Pharmacy Geelong at Epworth Private Hospital is seeking a friendly Pharmacy Assistant to join a supportive team. This permanent part-time role involves 2–3 weekdays per week, with flexible days and hours to suit the successful candidate.

Experience in pharmacy or dispensary is valued, but not essential; strong customer service and a willingness to learn are key. The role includes assisting with S2/S3 medicines, stock replenishment, orders, and ward deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy or dispensary preferred.
• Strong customer service and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.
• Retail sales and POS experience.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Permanent Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the sale of S2 and S3 medicines while displaying knowledge.
• Assist customers with general queries, incl. liaising with hospital staff.
• Replenish stock and maintain inventory levels in pharmacy and hospital.
• Process orders.
• Deliver medications to the ward.
• Assist the pharmacy teams with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

POS experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Australian working rights

Tools

POS system

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant | Slade Pharmacy Geelong, Epworth Hospital

We are seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our supportive and friendly Slade Pharmacy team at Epworth Private Hospital in Geelong. You will be a friendly face as the first point of call for pharmacy customers. This position is a permanent part-time role, working approximately 2-3 weekdays per week, with flexibility around days and hours to suit the successful candidate.

This is a great opportunity to further develop your retail skills in a hospital pharmacy setting. While dispensary experience is highly regarded, it is not essential. For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to gain exposure to dispensary duties in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the sale of S2 and S3 medicines while displaying an appropriate level of knowledge
• Assist customers with general queries, including liaising with hospital staff
• Replenish stock and assist in maintaining inventory levels both in pharmacy and in the hospital
• Process orders
• Deliver medications to the ward
• Assist the pharmacy teams with other ad hoc pharmaceutical duties

Working Hours

This position is a permanent part-time role, working approximately 2-3 weekdays per week. Days and hours are negotiable and flexibility is available for the successful candidate. Be sure to include your availability when submitting your application.

About You

Previous pharmacy or dispensary experience will be highly regarded. However, we are also keen to hear from applicants who can demonstrate previous experience delivering GREAT customer service, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working in an Australian pharmacy (Highly regarded but not essential)
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude (Essential)
• Be committed to providing patient-centred care
• Have experience in retail sales and POS
• Be able to address patient needs with confidentiality, sensitivity and professionalism
• Have a high attention to detail
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Permanent Australian working rights

About Us

Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Oncology Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia.

For more information, visit: https://www.sladepharmacy.com.au/

Benefits We Offer:

• Dedicated hands-on training: Elevate your career and ensure a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy.
• Access to novated lease options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
• Employee discounts through ignite!: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
• Online courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid parental leave and purchasable annual leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both personally and professionally.

To read the stories of our incredible people, visit: https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/

Pre-Employment Health Requirement

Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.