Pharmacy Technician

Calvary Care; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 54,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary packaging options

Annual leave loading

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a temporary part-time role (6 months) to provide technical support across the pharmacy department. The position offers a rate of $39.22–$42.99 per hour, with superannuation, annual leave loading and salary packaging options.

The successful candidate will have a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Pharmacy Technician or equivalent, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and within a

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certificate IV or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician with a high level of competency.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across the full range of pharmacy services.
• Assist pharmacists in medication compounding, labeling and dispensing as required.
• Contribute to safe, efficient pharmacy operations and patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork and independence

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certificate IV

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Temporary Part-Time (48 Hours Per Fortnight)

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

Temporary (6 Months) Part-Time (48 Hours Per Fortnight) Position Available

Salary Classification -Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 Yr 1-4

Remuneration -$39.22 to $42.99 per hour + super + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

As a Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for providing the Pharmacy Department’s technical support across the full range of pharmacy services provided by the Calvary Mater Newcastle Pharmacy.

About you

• Successful completion of nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate IV, or has qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer
• Relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician with a high level of competency
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality of work

For further information about this role please contact Ryan Lacy [e-mail]

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role