Retail Pharmacist

Labour Support Group; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Priceline Pharmacy Tamworth is seeking a full-time Retail Pharmacist to join the team in Tamworth, NSW. The role offers an annual salary between $90,000 and $105,000 plus superannuation, based in Tamworth.

Responsibilities include dispensing, counselling, collaborative care with GP's and other health professionals, and promoting professional services such as clinical interventions and medication management. Strong focus on patient safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy completed.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• At least 4 years’ experience in retail pharmacy.
• At least 4 years’ experience in pharmacovigilance.
• At least 4 years’ experience with dispensing software and POS systems.
• Excellent customer service and counselling skills.
• Attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispensing, counselling and primary health care.
• Collaborate with GP's and allied health professionals.
• Dispense prescriptions and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Offer medicines information and advice on optimal use.
• Promote professional services such as clinical interventions and health screening.
• Record clinical interventions using Guild Care software.
• Maintain dispensing records and patient safety.
• Order and receive pharmacy stock following in-store guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Dispensing

POS systems

Pharmacovigilance

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

Guild Care

Job description

Priceline Pharmacy Tamworth is a locally-owned business located in Tamworth, NSW. Due to a manpower need, they require a full time Retail Pharmacist to join their team.

The Role

This role is a full time position with an annual salary set between $90,000 to $105,000 plus superannuation. The role is based in Tamworth, NSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and efficient pharmacy services including dispensing, counselling, information provision and primary health care
• Provide collaborative and patient-centred care through engaging and working with GP's, other allied health professionals, health care providers and the community
• Dispense prescriptions in accordance with Pharmacy Board regulations, utilising dispensary assistants process the routine elements of dispensing, where these staff are rostered in the pharmacy.
• Provide medicines information and advice on optimal medication use.
• Ensure a high level of customer service in a competent and timely manner.
• Actively engage in providing and promoting professional services such as clinical interventions, medication management, health promotion and screening services.
• Maintain constant vigilance for patient safety and optimal medication use when dispensing and providing medication.
• Intervene when required to avoid medication mishap or to improve patient health outcomes. Record clinical interventions using the Guild Care software.
• Provide a staged supply service on either prescriber or patient/carer request in accordance with guidelines.
• Record and complete all dispensing in accordance with the HIC requirements.
• Report any and every error or discrepancy or breach of ethics that may occur in relation to the Pharmacy
• Assist in the maintenance of dispensary stock control by regularly checking dates, the rotation of stock and recording of fridge temperature, when required.
• Ordering and receiving of pharmacy stock following in-store guidelines

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy
• A current registration with AHPRA.
• At least 4 years' experience in fulfilling similar responsibilities in a retail pharmacy setting
• At least 4 years' experience in pharmacovigilance in monitoring and managing adverse drug reactions
• At least 4 years of proficiency in pharmacy dispensing software and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• At least 4 years of experience in providing customer service and pharmaceutical counselling
• Attention to detail and precision in record keeping
• Demonstrated experience working in fast paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously and in a face-paced, pressured environment.
• Ability to contribute ideas, demonstrate initiative and manage change.