Retail Pharmacist

Business Nest; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterfront Pharmacy in Wentworth Point, NSW, seeks a motivated pharmacist to join our community team. You will dispense prescriptions, provide medication counselling and health advice, and ensure safe supply practices under supervision. You’ll maintain records, support professional services, and contribute to positive patient outcomes.

Join a patient-centered team across two Wentworth Point locations. You will work toward general registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and complete

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
• Positive skills assessment for Retail Pharmacist.
• Successful completion of KAPS/OPRA knowledge assessment.
• Eligibility to obtain provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and undertake supervised practice.
• Experience in retail/community pharmacy or internship.
• Knowledge of medication management, dispensing procedures, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and safely under Australian regulations and standards.
• Provide medication counselling and health advice to patients under supervision.
• Review prescriptions and support safe medication supply practices.
• Assist patients with enquiries regarding medicines and pharmacy services.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support delivery of professional pharmacy services to improve patient health outcomes.
• Assist with stock management and general pharmacy operations.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and staff to ensure efficient services.
• Complete supervised practice requirements and progress toward general registration.

Skills

Dispensing accuracy

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Professional standards

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

KAPS/OPRA knowledge

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated pharmacist to join our community pharmacy team. Waterfront Pharmacy is an established local community pharmacy serving the Wentworth Point community in NSW since 2011. The pharmacy is committed to providing accessible, personalized healthcare and professional pharmacy services, with a strong focus on patient care and wellbeing. Its services include prescription dispensing, medication management, vaccination services, compounding, health checks, prescribing support and telehealth consultations. Waterfront Pharmacy operates from two locations in Wentworth Point and aims to provide a convenient, supportive and patient-centered healthcare experience for the local community.

Duties include:

• Dispensing prescriptions accurately and safely in accordance with Australian pharmacy legislation, professional standards, and pharmacy procedures.
• Providing medication counselling and general health advice to patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist where required.
• Reviewing prescriptions and supporting safe medication supply practices.
• Assisting patients with enquiries regarding medicines, healthcare products, and pharmacy services.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, policies, and quality standards.
• Supporting the delivery of professional pharmacy services and contributing to positive patient health outcomes.
• Assisting with stock management, inventory control, ordering, and general pharmacy operations.
• Working collaboratively with pharmacists and pharmacy staff to ensure effective and efficient pharmacy services.
• Completing supervised practice requirements and progressing towards general registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
• Positive skills assessment for Retail Pharmacist.
• Successful completion of the required knowledge assessment examination (KAPS/OPRA).
• Eligibility to obtain provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and undertake supervised practice requirements.
• Relevant pharmacy experience, including experience gained through retail/community pharmacy practice, internship, or supervised clinical placements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medication management, dispensing procedures, pharmacy legislation, and professional standards.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to meeting Australian registration requirements and maintaining professional development.