Pharmacy Assistant / Technician

Rise Dispensary; Logan City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Dispensary is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant for our Beenleigh clinic and dispensary. You will support pharmacists in dispensing, assist doctors with patient care, and educate patients on Medicinal Cannabis products. Training is provided and a Saturday shift requirement is noted.

The role emphasizes discretion, teamwork, and strong communication, with opportunities to grow in a pioneering medicinal health service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and patient focus.
• Positive and professional attitude to engage a team.
• Sound organizational and time management skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential.
• Australian citizens or permanent residents only.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacists in dispensing Medicinal Cannabis prescriptions; dispensing experience is a bonus.
• Assist Doctors with patient care before and after appointments; training provided.
• Educate and counsel patients on Medicinal Cannabis and related equipment; training provided.
• Handle pharmacy compliance administration tasks.
• Assist Practice Manager with appointment books and procedures.
• Process sales and provide customer service.
• Receive and process stock orders.
• Greet customers and manage traffic in-store, over the phone and online.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient focus

Team player

Time management

Discretion

Initiative

Autonomy

Multitasking

Education

Certificate III in Pharmacy Assistance

Job description

Rise Dispensary is a Pharmacist owned medical practice and Pharmacy specialising in Medicinal Cannabis treatments. We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Tecnician to join our growing team ASAP.

Situated in Beenleigh and Holland Park, Rise Dispensary services Logan City, Brisbane's southern suburbs, and northern Gold Coast.

Rise receives referrals from GPs, specialists, allied HCPs, and patients may also self-refer.

We have a full-time opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in our Beenleigh established Medicinal Cannabis clinic and dispensary.

Candidates must be available to work Saturday shifts as part of the role requirements.

This position would suit an organised, mature minded person with the ability to work as part of a team and autonomously. Communication skills, friendly telephone manner and the ability to multitask whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism is fundamental to the role. Experience in Dispensing is advantageous, however we are willing to train the right candidate.

This is your opportunity to learn, grow your professional skills, and be part of a team that is pioneering this exciting new health service. If you enjoy a challenging but supportive work environment, this position is for you!

Your role will include:

• Supporting Pharmacists in the dispensing of Medicinal Cannabis prescriptions. (dispensing experience preferred but not necessary)
• Supporting Doctors with patient care before and after appointments in clinic (training provided)
• Educating and counselling patients in the use of Medicinal Cannabis and associated medical equipment (training provided)
• Pharmacy compliance administration tasks
• Supporting Practice Managers in the maintenance of Doctor appointment books and booking procedures
• Processing sales and customer service
• Processing incoming stock orders
• Welcoming and directing customer traffic flow in store, over the phone and on-line.

Skills & Experience-

• - Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant preferred but not essential
• - Strong communication and patient focus
• - A positive and professional attitude to engage a whole team approach
• - Strong personal work ethic
• - Flexible and motivated
• - Ability to take initiative with little supervision working both autonomously and collaboratively
• - An uncompromising attitude towards discretion and confidentiality
• - Have sound organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and reprioritize at short notice
• - Australian citizens or permanent residents only

What We Can Offer

• - An opportunity to be a part of an innovative growing practice and contribute to its future success.
• - Training and mentoring
• - An immediate start for the right candidate
• - Friendly passionate team
• - Pay will be commensurate with experience.