Pharmacy Tech Team Leader - Prison (Free Parking)

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Castlemaine; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Professional development benefits

Reward and recognition programs

Uniform provided

Scholarships and study leave

Medibank discounts

Job summary

GEO Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Team Leader for Loddon Prison and Middleton Annex in Castlemaine, VIC. The role focuses on coordinating medication management, inventories, and ordering under supervision, with duties including assisting medication administration rounds.

The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Health (Hospital or Community Pharmacy), experience coordinating staff, and strong IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician or Community Pharmacy), or equivalent, as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Completion of a dispensary assistant module is highly desirable.
• Previous extensive work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or the community
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and attention to detail skills
• Ability to work within teams and collaboratively across teams
• Strong computer and information technology skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education
• Experience coordinating staff (Team Leader roles only)
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medication management at the GEO Healthcare facility, including inventory and ordering under supervision
• Assist in preparation for medication administration rounds
• Administer prescribed medication prepared by a pharmacist in a dose administration aid (DAA)

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

IT skills

Professional development

Staff coordination

Education

Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician or Community Pharmacy)

Dispensary assistant module

Job description

GEO Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Team Leader for Loddon Prison and Middleton Annex in Castlemaine, VIC. The role focuses on coordinating medication management, inventories, and ordering under supervision, with duties including assisting medication administration rounds.

The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Health (Hospital or Community Pharmacy), experience coordinating staff, and strong IT and communication skills.