Retail Pharmacist

Labour Support Group; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Labour Support Group in Wyong, New South Wales, is seeking a full-time Registered Retail Pharmacist to join their team. You will dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, collaborate with GPs, and provide comprehensive pharmacy services within a regulated environment.

The role requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy, AHPRA registration, and at least 12 months of retail pharmacy experience. Salary ranges from $82,000 to $102,000 plus superannuation, in a busy community setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy.
• A current general registration with AHPRA.
• At least 12 months of experience in fulfilling similar responsibility in a retail pharmacy.
• Attention to detail and precision in record keeping.
• Demonstrated experience working in fast paced environments.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a high-pressure setting.
• Ability to contribute ideas, demonstrate initiative and manage tasks.
• Able to operate effectively in a team and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to plan and organise self and others to meet deadlines.
• At least 12 months of proficiency in pharmacy dispensing software and POS.
• At least 12 months of experience in providing customer service and pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services, including dispensing prescription medicines and counselling patients.
• Provide patient-centred care by collaborating with GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Dispense prescriptions in compliance with regulations and manage Medicines supply.
• Utilise dispensary assistants for routine dispensing tasks when appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive services, including home medicine reviews and medication adherence support.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ensure patient safety and monitor medication use, documenting interventions as needed.
• Offer staged supply services following prescriber or patient requests.
• Prepare PBS and other Medicare claims as necessary.
• Assist in managing dispensary stock and oversee inventory and storage conditions.
• Oversee ordering and receipt of pharmacy stock following internal procedures.
• Continuously update knowledge on medications and related services.
• Stay compliant with legislation and regulatory obligations (e.g., Pharmacy Practice Act, OH&S, QCPP).
• Maintain accurate prescription records and supervise staff where applicable.
• Supply non-prescription medicines and provide diagnostic and therapeutic guidance.

Skills

Patient counselling

Retail pharmacy experience

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

General registration with AHPRA

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

POS systems

Job description

The Client

Our client is a registered pharmacy outlet chain located in Wyong, New South Wales.

The Role

They are seeking a full-time registered Retail Pharmacist to join their team in Wyong, New South Wales.

This is for a full-time position at an annual salary between $82,000 and $102,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services, including dispensing prescription medicines, providing patient counselling, offering health information, and primary health care.
• Provide patient-centred care by collaborating with GPs, allied health professionals, healthcare providers, and the community.
• Dispense prescriptions in compliance with Pharmacy Board of Australia and National Health Act regulations. Responsibilities include prescription medicines counselling, supplying Pharmacist Only Medicines, and supervising the supply of Pharmacy Medicines, unscheduled medicines, and health products.
• Utilise dispensary assistants for routine dispensing tasks when
• Provide pharmacy advice on medication use and offer comprehensive services, including home medicine reviews, dose administration aids, opioid substitution therapy, disease management, medication adherence support, and health
• Maintain a high level of customer service, ensuring all tasks are carried out competently and promptly.
• Ensure patient safety and optimal medication use during Document clinical interventions using GuildCare software and intervene as needed to prevent medication errors.
• Offer staged supply services based on requests from prescribers or patients/carers in accordance with established guidelines.
• Complete all dispensing activities in line with HIC requirements and prepare PBS and other Medicare claims as necessary.
• Report any errors, discrepancies, or ethical breaches that arise in the
• Assist in managing dispensary stock by checking expiration dates, rotating inventory, and monitoring storage conditions such as fridge temperatures.
• Oversee the ordering and receipt of pharmacy stock, following internal
• Continuously update professional knowledge regarding medications, including their uses, dosages, side effects, and complementary products and services.
• Stay updated on legislation to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including:
• Pharmacy Practice Act 2004
• Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations
• Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP) standards
• Maintain prescription records and accurately track the dispensing of controlled
• Properly store and preserve medications prone to deterioration, such as vaccines and
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Pharmacy Technicians, interns, and Pharmacy Sales Assistants.
• Supply non-prescription medicines and offer diagnostic and therapeutic

The Requirements

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy
• A current general registration with AHPRA
• At least 12 months of experience in fulfilling similar responsibility in a retail pharmacy
• Attention to detail and precision in record
• Demonstrated experience working in fast paced
• Ability to work autonomously and in a face-paced, pressured
• Ability to contribute ideas, demonstrate initiative and manage
• Able to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.
• Ability to plan and organise self and others to ensure the timely completion of tasks and achievement of targets.
• At least 12 months of proficiency in pharmacy dispensing software and point-of-sale (POS)
• At least 12 months of experience in providing customer service and pharmaceutical