Pharmacy Technician

Northpharm; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northpharm in Alice Springs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support daily dispensary operations, assist pharmacists with dispensing medications, manage inventory, and deliver high-quality customer service to the local community.

You will liaise with clinics, coordinate with remote sites, and work as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Training is provided; prior pharmacy experience is preferred but not essential, with a proactive, reliable, and IT-literate candidate succeeding.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to liaise with clinics and meet operational needs.
• IT savvy; comfortable with pharmacy systems and MS Office.
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organised.
• Proactive team player with positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn in a healthcare setting.
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily dispensary services, supporting safe and efficient delivery of medications and pharmacy operations.
• Coordinate with remote clinics to manage stock levels and fulfil medication orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Liaise confidently with clinic managers, staff, and healthcare professionals to ensure smooth communication and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong, positive working relationships across clinics and health departments.
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacy team members and other healthcare staff.
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Support operational requirements, including inventory management and system updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Liaison with clinics

IT skills

MS Office

Reliability

Team player

Willingness to learn

Pharmacy experience (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Description

As a Pharmacy Technician in Alice Springs, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our pharmacy. This position is essential for ensuring that customers receive the highest level of service and care. You will assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service, contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily dispensary services, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of medications and pharmacy operations.
• Coordinate with remote clinics to manage stock levels and fulfil medication orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Liaise confidently with clinic managers, staff, and healthcare professionals to ensure smooth communication and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong, positive working relationships across clinics and health departments.
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacy team members and other healthcare staff.
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Support operational requirements, including inventory management and system updates.

Requirements

• Fluent and proficient communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong ability to liaise with clinics and meet operational requirements.
• IT savvy, with confidence using pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organised.
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a healthcare environment.
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is highly preferred but not essential — full training will be provided for the right candidate